BISHOP’S CASTLE TANDEM TRIATHLON July 1
Teams of 2 with tandems swim cycle and run starting from The Community College and SpArC grounds Bishop’s Castle.
www.tandemtriathlon.org.uk
LUDLOW SMALL GARDENS FESTIVAL 2nd July
Gardens open from 10.30. Further information HERE
BISHOP’S CASTLE CARNIVAL July 2
One of the oldest and possibly the best traditional town carnival with a parade of steam engines, vintage cars and floats around the town followed by fun, games and music on Bishops Castles playing fields.
Amanda Houghton bccarnival@btinternet.com (01588) 630760
web: www.bishopscastlecarnival.wordpress.com
BISHOP’S CASTLE REAL ALE TRAIL Friday & Saturday July 7 & 8
Based in and around the town’s six historic pubs and two real ale breweries. A huge variety of Beers and ciders from Shropshire and the surrounding borders are represented as well as a great selection from the rest of the UK. Live music across the town on both the Friday and Saturday.
Mandy 07971 213728 or Wayne 07747 877011
NGS CLUN GARDEN GROUP OPEN July 8& 9
A group of about 10 gardens in Clun open under the National Garden Scheme (Yellow Book) for the first time.
Heather Morris 01588) 640217
THE BRITISH STONE SKIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday, July 16
At Walcot Hall, Lydbury North lakes from 12.00 noon to 5.00 p.m.
Take part in the various stone related events or just watch the fun. Bring a picnic.
Heather Ashton ashton386@btinternet.com
LUDLOW DOG DAY AT STOKESAY COURT 23RD July 2017
Bring along your best friend to Stokesay Court for all things canine! visit the website at www.ludlowdogday.org.uk
THE GUMBO FESTIVAL – July 20 to 23
A weekend of top international blues & roots bands. At The Crown & Anchor Vaults.
Mandy 07971 213728 or Wayne 07747 877011
BISHOP’S CASTLE PARTY IN THE PARK Saturday 22nd July
One day music event organised by local ‘About Music Project’ AMP committee. Continuous music from 12.00 noon to 10pm, featuring a varied selection of local and guest bands. This is a relaxed family event so bring a chair and enjoy the music. Featuring bar, food and children’s activity. (01588) 630092 or (01588) 638664
CLUN CARNIVAL July 29 – August 6
Several events, starting with an Art & Craft Exhibition in the Hightown Community Room on July 29 (closes August 6). On Show Day, August 5, a procession including marchers, carnival floats and historic vehicles starts a tour the town at 1.00 p.m. followed by Crowning of the Carnival Queen in The Square. From 2 pm there will be a large horticultural and homecraft show on the Castle Meadow, together with a tea tent, bar, stalls and entertainments including a bouncy castle and other attractions free to children.
(01588) 640629
SHREWSBURY FLOWER SHOW August 11-12
for further information and ticket sales go to www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk/whats-on
FARMER PHIL’S FESTIVAL, RATLINGHOPE August 11 – 13
Rock festival in the hills! Weekend tickets available. Camping from 7 – 13 August included in ticket price.
Contact Phil Harding (01588) 650459 www.farmerphilsfestival.com
BISHOP’S CASTLE CHALLENGE WALK – August 19
A 24 mile walk with 4,000ft. of ascent through stunning landscape to the north of the town with a 11 & 13 mile options on parts of the route. The walk starts and finished at the Town Hall and is fund raiser for the hall.
Contact Jane Carroll (01588) 638467 www.bcchallengewalk.co.uk.
PURSLOW SHOW Bank Holiday Monday, August 28
A small country show at Purslow Farm just past the Hundred House Inn at Purslow in the Clun Valley with something for everyone from 1.30 p.m. to 5.30p.m., dog show, beer tent and entertainment.
Anne Sutton (01588) 660141 . atsutton@btinternet.com
