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Talks & Spoken Word

JAY SHETTY WORLD TOUR: LOVE RULES

A 90-minute experience in which the See On Purpose podcast host and bestselling author talks about ‘finding, keeping and letting go of love’, Mon 22 May, Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Monday 22 - Wednesday 31 May livestock, tractors and main-arena entertainment, Sat 27 May, West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury

LIBRARY TOUR Climb the spiral staircase to see one of the cathedral’s best loved treasures, Sat 27 May, Lichfield Cathedral

RUSTICUS PRESENTS: WACKY WILDLIFE

Interactive walking adventure where you’ll meet an array of wildlife taking part in some silly activities, Sat 27 May, Aston Hall, Birmingham

THE NATIONAL HALAL FOOD FESTIVAL & LIFESTYLE SHOW Exhibitors include gourmet street-food vendors, national halal brands, established businesses and small start-up businesses, Sat 27 - Sun 28 May, NEC, Birmingham

HEROES OF 93 Re-live the excitement of when John Rudge’s Port Vale won the Autoglass Trophy at Wembley. Compered by Vale legend Mark Grew, Tues 23 May, Mitchell Arts Centre, Stoke-on-Trent

DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE - I WANNA

BE... Unique poetry show, with support from Luke Wright, Sat 27 May, Telford Theatre, Oakengates, Shropshire

CLASSIC WAR FILM SEASON Classic war films screened within the newly launched Bomber Command exhibition, Sat 27 May - Thurs 1 June, RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford

1940S WEEK Explore life in the 1940s with workshops, displays and activities, Sat 27 May - Sun 4 June, RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford unique crafts, street food, live music from the Dirty Rockin’ Scoundrels and fairground rides, Sun 28 - Mon 29 May, Weston Park, Shropshire

SUPERSTAR WRESTLING - ARE YOU READY FOR SHOWTIME? Top international wrestling stars head to the ring to face the very best of home-grown talent and fans’ favourites, Mon 29 May, Sutton Coldfield Town Hall interactive workshops exploring different elements of Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths, Mon 29 May - Fri 2 June, National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire

RAPUNZEL WORKSHOP Children’s dance workshop led by a professional practitioner, Tues 30 May, Mitchell Arts Centre, Stoke-onTrent

THE MYTH OF SERIAL KILLER PROFILING

Join Professor Jackson as he explores how behavioural analysis has been used in high-profile murder investigations, Tues 30 May, Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

Events

DISCOVERING BEES AND WASPS Learn about miners, masons, plasterers and thieves as you delve into the fascinating world of bees and wasps, Mon 22 May, Shropshire Hills

Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, South Shropshire

NATURAL CRAFTING WORKSHOP

Discover how to use natural materials found along the canal to create surface patterns, explore textures and learn crafts, Thurs 25 May, The Hive, Shrewsbury

CANDLELIT LIBRARY TOUR Climb the spiral staircase to see one of the cathedral’s best-loved treasures under LED candlelight, Fri 26 May, Lichfield Cathedral

SHROPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW Featuring

MAYBEES TRAIL Create a buzz as you follow this self-led 10-point nature trail around Powis Castle’s colourful garden, Sat 27 May - Sun 4 June, Powis Castle, Welshpool

BRICKLIVE BRICKOSAURS Get ready for a ‘roar-some display on a T-Rex scale, Sat 27 May - Sun 4 June, Severn Valley Railway, Bewdley, Nr Kidderminster

FIESTAVAL Vibrant and colourful, celebration across the resort, Sat 27 May - Sun 4 June, Drayton Manor

Theme Park, Tamworth

DINO WEEK Open the gates to the new Raptor Ranch, where the T-Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops and Spinosaurus are waiting to meet you, Sat 27 May - Sun 4 June, National Forest Adventure Farm, Burton upon Trent

WILDERNESS WEEK Become a nature detective and test your den-building skills, Sat 27 May - Sun 4 June, Hawkstone Park & Follies, Shropshire

FAMILY FUN RACEDAY Featuring a range of activities, Sun 28 May, Uttoxeter Racecourse

MEDIEVAL LIFE Meet characters from the past and hear tales from centuries ago, Sun 28 - Mon 29 May, Stokesay Castle, Craven Arms, South Shropshire

WESTON’S SPRING FLING Featuring a line-up of artisan food producers,

ZOOLAB CLIMATE CRUSADER’S SHOW Get ‘up close and hands-on’ with exotic animals as you learn about the changing planet, Mon 29 May - Fri 2 June, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

MAY HALF TERM ACTIVITY - BACKYARD SURVIVAL Find out about surviving outdoors; filter water, pick ‘spring greens’ to taste as a stir-fry, make a ‘one minute’ fire and build a den, Mon 29 May - Fri 2 June, Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms, South Shropshire

FREDDO’S MAGIC SHOW Freddo hosts his very own magic show, Mon 29 May - Fri 2 June, Cadbury World, Bournville, Birmingham

MAY HALF TERM ACTIVITIES Series of

FAIRYTALE WORKSHOP An opportunity to explore crafts as a family, Tues 30 May, Mitchell Arts Centre, Stoke-onTrent

BOTANICAL ECO-PRINTS Learn how to create your own botanical contact prints with real fresh leaves and flowers on paper and fabric, Tues 30 May, The Hive, Shrewsbury

MAY HALF TERM FAMILY FUN Try one of the nature-themed or traditional Victorian craft sessions before taking part in some outdoor games, Tues 30 - Wed 31 May, Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOW A twoday agricultural show with competitions for livestock & horses, Wed 31 May - Thurs 1 June, Staffordshire Count Showground