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Calendarof Events 2009

SEPTEMBER3rd - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

6th & 20th - Antique & FleaMarketCastle Square, All day

10th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

11th to 13th - Ludlow MarchesFood & Drink Festival A feast of mouth watering eventsincluding competitions, cookingdemonstrations, produce market,sausage trail and marqueesbursting with the very best regionalfood and drink producers. LudlowCastle and various other venuesaround town. www.foodfestival.co.ukor 01584 873957. Park & Ride

24th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

27th - Book & Craft MarketCastle Square, 10am – 4.30pm

OCTOBER1st - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

4th & 18th - Antique & Flea MarketCastle Square, All day

8th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

OCTOBER Cont..11th - Book & Craft MarketCastle Square, 10am – 4.30pm

22nd - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

24th to 25th - Showing OffExhibitionContemporary craft show byShropshire Guild ofContemporary Craft andWorcester Guild of DesignerCraftsmen, Ludlow College, 10am – Sat 5pm/Sun 4pm

25th - Halloween MarketCastle Square, All day

28th - Ludlow Castle Green Games DayGames, Have-a-go-Archery;Birds of Prey (with flyingdisplays); Guided Tours.A Fun Family DayLudlow Castle, 10am – 3pm

NOVEMBER1st & 15th - Antique & Flea MarketCastle Square, All day5th - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day12th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

Ludlow CastleA magnificent ruined Castle andfortified royal palace, dating from 1086.Splendid castle tea room:01584 878796Castle:01584 873355 orwww.ludlowcastle.com

Guided Town ToursDepart at 2.30pm from cannonby castle entrance: Saturdays,Sundays and Bank Holidaysfrom 4th April to 31st Octoberand daily during LudlowFestival and Whit half termweek. Call Roger Furniss01584 874205 for special tourson other dates.

Ludlow also has amuseum, leisure centre,many shops, cafes andrestaurants.

TravelBus services provideconnections to other parts ofShropshire, Kidderminster,Birmingham and Hereford.Trains serve Ludlow fromCardiff, Crewe, Hereford andManchester. For Local Travelinformation telephone: National Travel Line08712 002233

Park and RideLudlow runs a daily (exceptSunday) park and ride servicethat is cheap, fast, frequent andruns from the Eco Park off theA49. Events marked Park andRide are served by extra busesand the service for these eventsalso runs on Sundays. Followsigns from the main approachesto Ludlow.

More InformationLudlow Visitor Information Centre01584 875053 or visit:www.visitsouthshropshire.co.ukLudlow Town Council:01584 878437 or visit:www.ludlow.gov.uk

Useful ContactsGeneral Markets, GardenFairs and Craft & CountryMarkets: 01584 878437Antique and Flea Markets01584 890013Ludlow Local Produce Marketwww.localtoludlow.org01584 872043Medieval Christmas Fayreinfo@medievalchristmas.co.ukLudlow Festival Box Office01584 872150Festival Manager01584 875070Food and Drink Festival01584 873957Marches Transport Festival 01584 873957Disclaimer – Whilst every care has beentaken to establish the accuracy ofinformation at the time of going to press,Ludlow Town Council cannot be responsiblefor the consequences of any errors oromissions. You are advised to telephone toconfirm dates and times before travelling.

Published by Ludlow Town Council, Contact, 01584 878437townclerk@ludlow.gov.uk www.ludlow.gov.uk

Live entertainment,films and activities

For information call: Box Office 01584 878141www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Local to Ludlow Gourmet GiftsLocal, British and Continental cheese

charcuterie, fine wines, beers and ciders

01584 877353Cheese Retailer of the Year

2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Castle Square, Ludlow.

Visit: www.ludlow.org.uk

designed by www.thevisualworks.co.uk - printed by St Leonards Press.

AragonsLicensed restaurant/caféServing a fantastic range offreshly prepared meals using local fresh produce.

Drinks and snacksall day

Takeaways available

5 Church Street, Ludlow SY8 1AP

TEL: 01584 873282

WORLD WIDE CARPETSat

1 Old Street, Ludlow, Shropshire01584 875500 or Ella:07977 449733

NOVEMBER Cont..21st - Ludlow Choral SocietyHaydn’s Missa Sancti Nicolaiand Britten’s St Nicolas.Tickets £12, £10 & £6 from01584 873788 ortickets@ludlowchoral.org.ukInformation from VIC 01584 875053St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm

22nd - Sunday Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

26th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

28th & 29th - Ludlow Medieval Christmas FayreAll the ingredients of a traditionalChristmas in a medieval marketwith costumed entertainers,musicians and traders. Park &Ride. Evening opening Saturdayin the Castle. Ludlow Castle &Market, 10am – 4pm

28th - Town Christmas LightsSwitch-OnCastle Square, 5.30pm

29th - Medieval MarketCastle Square, All day

DECEMBER3rd - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

5th - Ludlow OrchestraConcertSt John’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm

6th & 20th - Antique & FleaMarketCastle Square, All day

10th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

12th - Ludlow Choral Society Christmas Concert.Tickets £12, £10 & £6 from01584 873788 ortickets@ludlowchoral.org.ukInformation from VIC 01584 875053St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm

13th - Christmas Craft & CountryCastle Square, All day

24th - Christmas Eve MarketCastle Square, All day

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The Best Market is here in LudlowEvery Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

Throughout the Year

Working Together CafeA hidden gem of a cafe in the heart of

Ludlow, staffed by volunteers & peoplewith learning disabilities

Open: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am -2.30pmVisit us at Fish Street off King St

Enjoy our home made cakes and soupsRegistered Charity: 1105853 - advert donated by Lisle O’Driscoll

Ludlow Chamber ofTrade & Commerce

Publication supported by

AGuide to whats on in

2009

www.cittaslowludlow.org.uk

www.ludlowchamber.co.uk

For the latest updates visit www.ludlow.org.uk

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JULY Continued19th - Brass Band ConcertDinham Millennium Green, 3pm

22nd, 29th July & 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th AugustLudlow Castle Birds of Prey, Have-a-go-Archery, Living History & GuidedTours. Fun for all the Family.Archery All dayFlying Displays 12 noon & 3pmGuided Tours at 11am, 1.30pmand 4pm

23rd, 30th July & 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August Ludlow Castle An interesting day full ofactivities for all the family.Guided Tours, Craft Workshops,Painting Competitions andStorytelling

23rd - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

26th- Sunday Craft &Country MarketCastle Square, All day

AUGUST1st to 15th - Contemporary Art FestivalNationally recognised artistssubmit works from all over thecountry, competing for the£1,000 Bitterley Underwriting PrizeLudlow College, Lower MillStreet, 10am – 4pm

AUGUST Continued2nd & 16th - Antique & Flea MarketCastle Square, All day

6th & 20th - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

9th - Book & Craft MarketCastle Square, 10am – 4.30pm

9th - MagnalongaA leisurely walk throughLudlow’s countryside, with stopsto enjoy the views and a 5course lunch of local food anddrink. Booking essential,www.foodfestival.co.uk or 01584 873957

13th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

23rd - Charity MarketCastle Square, 9am – 3pm

27th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

29th - Gala Organ ConcertSimon Preston. Tickets £8St Laurence’s Church,Ludlow, 4.30pm

30th - Green FairStalls, street entertainment,talks, displays, children’sactivities. Ludlow 21 eventCastle Square, 10am – 4pm

31st - ‘Fun Day’ & Duck RaceDinham Millennium Green, from 2pm

JUNE4th - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

7th & 21st - Antique & FleaMarketCastle Square, All day

11th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

14th - Book & Craft MarketCastle Square, 10am – 4.30pm

14th - Ludlow Secret GardensChance to see Ludlow’s bestgardens not normally open tothe publicLudlow, 1pm – 6pm

18th - 3rd Tour de Ludlow5-mile fun cycle ride, part ofNational Bike Week. Ludlow 21 eventCastle Square, 6pm

20th to 5th July - LudlowFestivalBox Office 01584 872150 orwww.ludlowfestival.co.uk

21st - Mini MagnalongaFamily stroll around town withfood stops.Tickets: 01584 875548 orrosemariefleming@yahoo.co.uk

23rd & 30th - Festival CraftMarketCastle Square, All day

25th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

JUNE Continued27th - Ludlow Choral SocietyVivaldi’s Gloria and Larley’s InPraise of Music. Tickets £12,£10 & £6 from 01584 873788 ortickets@ludlowchoral.org.ukInformation from VIC 01584 875053 St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm

28th - Garden FairCastle Square, All day

JULY2nd - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

2nd - Housman Anniversary ConcertSchubert Ensemble & JamesGilchrist (Tenor)St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm

5th & 19th - Antique & FleaMarketCastle Square, All day

9th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

11th - Grand Summer FeteSt Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, All day

12th - Book & Craft MarketCastle Square, 10am – 4.30pm

MAY7th - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

9th - Ludlow OrchestraConcertSt John’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm

9th to 10th - Ludlow MarchesFood & Drink Festival, Spring EventBeer Bangers & Bread, with livemusic. www.thespringevent.co.ukLudlow Castle, All day

10th - Marches Transport FestivalLudlow Castle & Square,10am – 4pm

14th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

16th - Ludlow Choral SocietyMendelssohn’s Elijah WorkshopPerformance £17.50. Audiencetickets for evening performance£10 from 01584 873788 ortickets@ludlowchoral.org.ukInformation from VIC 01584 875053 St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm

MAY continued17th - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

17th - M.G. Octagon Car ClubAfternoon gathering of old M.G.cars all made before 1956Events Square, from 12 noon

24th - Antique & Flea MarketCastle Square, All day

24th & 25th - Ludlow CastleBirds of Prey, Have-a-go-Archery,Living History & Guided Tours.Fun for all the Family. Archery, All dayFlying Displays, 12 noon and 3pmGuided Tours, 11am, 1.30pmand 4pm,

28th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

30th - Gala Organ ConcertThomas Trotter. Tickets £8St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 4.30pm

31st - Garden FairCastle Square, All day

JANUARY4th & 18th - Antique & FleaMarketCastle Square, All day

8th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

15th - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

25th - Sunday Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

FEBRUARY1st & 15th - Antique & Flea MarketCastle Square, All day

5th - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

7th & 8th - Mega Book SaleAssembly Rooms, 10am – 4pm

12th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

22nd - Sunday Craft &Country MarketCastle Square, All day

23rd Febuary to 8th March -Fair Trade FortnightLudlow 21 event

MARCH1st & 15th - Antique & FleaMarketCastle Square, All day

5th - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

12th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

22nd - Wedding FayreFree Admission, Ludlow Castle, 10am – 4pm

22nd - Sunday Craft & CountryMarketCastle Square, All day

26th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

APRIL2nd - Craft & Country MarketCastle Square, All day

2nd & 3rd - Mystery PlaysSt Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm

4th - Ludlow Choral SocietyHandel’s Messiah. Tickets £15,£12 & £8 from 01584 873788 ortickets@ludlowchoral.org.ukInformation from VIC 01584 875053 St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, 7.30pm

5th & 19th - Antique & FleaMarketCastle Square, All day

8th - Ludlow CastleHave-a-go-Archery, LivingHistory & Guided Tours. Funfor all the Family. Archery allday. Guided Tours at 11am,1pm and 3pmLudlow Castle, 10am – 4pm

9th - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

12th - Book & Craft MarketCastle Square, 10am – 4.30pm

13th - Easter Egg Decorating DayExplore the Castle to find a“Nest” of eggs, decorate youregg in the “Egg Tent” with glitterand jewels, yours to treasure!Ludlow Castle, 10am – 4pm

15th - Ludlow CastleHave-a-go-Archery, LivingHistory & Guided Tours. Fun forall the Family. Archery all day.Guided Tours at 11am, 1pm and3pm, Ludlow Castle, 10am – 4pm

23rd - Ludlow Local Produce MarketCastle Square, 9am – 2pm

26th - Garden FairCastle Square, All day

26th - Sponsored FunRun/WalkInformation from the VIC, LudlowLibrary or 01584 874444Dinham, 9am – 10am

30th April to 4th May - Ludlow May FairDavid Wynn presents LudlowMay Fair, including Bank HolidayTown Centre, 2pm - late

We Buy Locally - How Lazy Is That?Great Hampers and

Seriously good food fromThe Ludlow Hamper CompanyPlease call for a catalogue 01952 432175

www.theshropshirehamper.co.uk

The Church InnFreshly cooked bar meals

Evening a l’carte8 En suite guest rooms

8 Real Ales

Ludlow Local ProduceMarket2nd and 4th Thursdayevery month.www.localtoludlow.orgPart of Ludlow 21

“One of Englands 18 finest”(Simon Jenkins in The Times)

Opening Times: 10am - 5.30pm summer 11am - 4pm winter Normal Sunday services are: 8am Holy Communion: 9.30am Parish Communion1st Sunday 3:30pm Choral Evensong. 2nd Sunday 11:30am Plainchant, Matins

3rd Sunday 3:30pm Choral Evensong, 4th Sunday 11:30am Choral MatinsEnquires: Church office 01584 872073; www.stlaurences.org.uk

St Laurence’s Parish Church

Castle House LodgingsThree superbly renovatedapartments, full of charm &character, providing a uniqueopportunity to reside withinthe walls of Ludlow Castle. Tel: 01584 874465

www.ludlowcastle.com Email: info@ludlowcastle.com

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