What`sOn - Erasmus Darwin House

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What’sOn
In Lichfield District and surrounding areas
Spring and Summer 2012
Easter fun | Lichfield Greenhill Bower | Musical delights | Guided tours
Fantastic festivals | New shopping and eating out guide
Theatre shows | Jubilee events | Olympic Torch Relay events
Leisure activities | Lichfield Mysteries | School holiday ideas
What’s On
Welcome to the spring and summer
2012 edition of What’s On.
The best guide to events across the
district and surrounding areas.
This issue includes events from March through to
the end of August. It’s going to be a fun filled
summer with 2012 celebrations taking place
throughout the district. Look out for the Olympic
Torch, Jubilee, and special events taking place
on pages 2 - 7, and The Lichfield Festival and
event highlights on page 8. There’s also Easter
holiday activities and guided tours, summer
festivals and village shows, so there’s a mix of
events to suit all tastes.
Contents
page/s
2012 - A year to remember
Festivals and event highlights
Walks and guided tours pages
2-7
8
9 - 10
Monthly calendar -
11 - 15
16 - 19
20 - 21
23 - 25
26 - 27
28 - 29
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Don’t miss …
Our shopping and eating out listings on
pages 32 - 35.
Join the mailing list The next edition of What’s
On covers autumn and Christmas and will list
events from September through to the new year.
Email us at [email protected]
or call 01543 412112
visit
March
April
May
June
July
August
Ongoing events
Shopping and eating out
Including a map of the city centre
A look ahead
32 - 35
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Visit our website for full events listings and more go to
www.visitlichfield.co.uk/events
publication
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Titanic events
Marking the sinking of the Titanic - 100 years on
Lichfield is proud to be the home of a statue of Commander Edward John Smith, Captain of
the Titanic. The statue stands in Beacon Park’s Museum Gardens and was recently restored to its
former glory, as part of the restoration of the parks. To commemorate the centenary of the sinking of
the Titanic, a range of events are taking place across the district and further afield.
Keep up to date on all the events at www.visitlichfield.co.uk/titanic
The Life of Captain Smith
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Tuesday 3 April 7.30pm Lichfield Library
A talk on the life of Commander Smith, the Captain
of the Titanic, and the story behind his statue in
Beacon Park by the British Titanic Society.
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£5, includes refreshments 01543 510700
or email [email protected]
Drama: The Controversial Statue
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Tuesday 10 April 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm
Lichfield Heritage Centre, Lichfield
Costumed drama that tells the story of why the
statue of Captain Smith was commissioned, and
how it came to be sited in Lichfield.
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First Class Dinner and Dance On
Board the Titanic
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Friday 13 April 7.15pm Swinfen Hall Hotel
Come and experience the luxury and opulence
of the RMS Titanic of the White Star Line, at a
five course meal at Swinfen Hall Hotel. Enjoy the
sounds of the Edwardian era, the chink of fine
china and crystal, delicious food and sparkling
conversation. There will be the chance to win
official Titanic cutlery, kindly donated by Arthur
Price, as part of a charity raffle.
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£80 per person 01543 481494
www.swinfenhallhotel.co.uk
£5 01543 256611
Distress Flare Release
The Titanic
With the History Wardrobe Company
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Thursday 12 April 7.30pm Lichfield Library
Join us as we follow famous dress designer Lady
Lucy Duff-Gordon - known in Society as ‘Lucile’ on the fatal night in April 1912 and during the
aftermath of the tragedy.
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£5, includes refreshments 01543 510700
[email protected]
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Saturday 14 April 8.30pm Beacon Park, Lichfield
A flare will be released from Beacon Park to
re-enact the distress rockets that were sent up from
the Titanic on April 15 1912, and will light up the
night sky above Lichfield. Members of the British
Titanic Society and local dignitaries will attend
and the event is open to all. With thanks to kind
sponsorship by Jonathan’s Fireworks Ltd and
Muddled Up Events.
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01543 308869 [email protected]
www.jonathansfireworks.co.uk
www.muddled-up.co.uk
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Saturday 14 April 7.30pm Netherstowe School Hall
As the Titanic slipped below the frigid waters of
the Atlantic, J Bruce Ismay, former Managing
Director of the White Star Line, stepped into a
lifeboat and sailed away from the stricken ship.
Was he a coward, or merely human? Years later,
he is visited by the ghost of the ship’s architect,
one of the drowned heroes of the disaster...
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£5 01543 412112 www.visitlichfield.co.uk
[email protected]
Morse Code Challenge
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Saturday 14 April 11am - 3pm
Discovery Hub, Beacon Park
Use your map to find the clues and solve the
puzzle to send a secret message. Most suitable
for children over 7 years. All children must be
accompanied.
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£1 per child 01543 308869 [email protected]
www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/historicparks
Come to hear the sounds and experience the skills
of the Morse code message senders aboard the
ill fated Titanic, who called for help from nearby
ships, moments after she hit an iceberg. Try your
hand at Morse code, and learn about the radio
of the day. As part of the activities, a team of local
radio amateurs have a licence to run a special
event radio station, call sign GB0TI.
They will put out calls ‘into the
ether’ not knowing who will reply
and from what distance away, just
like it must have been in the
radio room on board the
RMS Titanic. They will also
exchange greetings with
other towns in the UK and
other countries with a
Titanic connection.
Sunday 15 April 2pm - 3pm
Museum Gardens, Beacon Park
Cathedral Evensong to
commemorate the sinking
of the Titanic
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Lichfield District Council, Lichfield City Council
and Lichfield Cathedral are commemorating those
who died on board the ill fated Titanic, at a
commemorative service at the statue of
Commander Smith, in Lichfield’s Museum Gardens
in Beacon Park. The service will feature music from
the era, poetry readings, wreath laying by the
British Titanic Society and prayers. Eight bells will
be sounded at Lichfield Cathedral to signify the
hope that all future watches at sea pass safely.
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Titanic Trust events taking place throughout the
year. Visit www.titanicheritagetrust.org.uk to find
Lighting up the Titanic
The Lichfield Titanic Commemoration Group, Lichfield District
Council, Lichfield Library, Lichfield City Council, Lichfield
Cathedral, Muddled Up Events, Arthur Price, Jonathan’s
Fireworks and the British Titanic Society.
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Sunday 15 April 9am - 7pm
Discovery Hub, Beacon Park
Free
www.visitlichfield.co.uk/titanic
Free www.visitlichfield.co.uk/titanic
With thanks to
The Last Call
Morse Code, Radio and Rescue
100 Years On - Ceremony to Mark
the Sinking of the Titanic
Titanic Trust events There are a range of
out more.
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Isosceles Theatre
The Man Who Left the Titanic
Saturday 21 April
5.30pm Lichfield Cathedral
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Choral evensong marking the
centenary of the sinking of the
Titanic, with prayers for all
seafarers, and in memory of
all who have lost their lives
at sea.
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Free 01543 306101
www.lichfield-cathedral.org
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Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 April Dusk until 11.30pm
Statue of Captain Edward John Smith, Museum Gardens, Beacon Park
To commemorate the sinking of the Titanic, the statue of Commander Smith, Captain of the
Titanic in Beacon Park will be illuminated during the evenings of 14 and 15 April.
www.visitlichfield.co.uk/titanic
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Jubilee Events
Jubilee Japes
Jubilee Events
Jubilee Week
Lichfield Greenhill Bower Diamond
Jubilee Celebration
Shugborough Estate, Milford
Celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in
style this summer at a wide range of
events across the city and district…
Photographs of the Queen, Jubilee activities and
displays. Come dressed as a prince or princess.
Monday 4 June 12noon Across Lichfield City
See event highlights on page 8
We’ll Meet Again
The Diamond Jubilee Show
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Tuesday 27 March 2.30pm Lichfield Garrick
We’ll Meet Again returns to the Garrick with a
brand new production - the Diamond Jubilee
Show. Costumes, live music and comedy help
to capture the camaraderie of the war years,
with a chance to sing along to old war time
favourites.
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£12 01543 412121 www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Diamond Jubilee Garden Picnic
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Saturday 2 June Staffordshire Regiment Museum,
Whittington Barracks
Celebrate the Jubilee with a picnic at the museum.
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£3 adult, £2 concession, £6 family 01543 434394
[email protected]
Saturday 2 June - Sunday 10 June . 11am - 5pm
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Standard admission charges apply 0845 459 8900
www.shugborough.org.uk
Diamond Jubilee Street Party
The Big Jubilee Lunch at
Lichfield Cathedral
Come and join our street party on the farm.
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Sunday 3 June 11am - 3pm Lichfield Cathedral
Join us for a free street party in style on Lichfield
Cathedral’s lawns (but inside if it rains!). Bring
your picnic and coronation chicken, and enjoy
music, food stalls, bunting, flags and more. Full
details to be published soon. The event is being
organised by Lichfield District Council,
The Lichfield Festival and Lichfield Cathedral.
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Free www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/jubilee
01543 412112
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Tuesday 5 June National Forest Adventure Farm,
Tatenhill, Burton upon Trent
See website for details
www.adventurefarm.co.uk
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Diamond Jubilee Garden Party
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Tuesday 5 June 2pm - 5pm
The Pantry Coffee Shop at The Plant Plot
Traditional English garden party with children’s
entertainment, tea and fun!
Donations to charity gratefully received
www.theplantplot.com
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Thursday 7 June 10.30am - 1.30pm
The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Make a crown fit for a queen (or king!) in our
hands-on, craft activity session for half term.
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£2 - no need to book, just drop in 01543 264972
[email protected]
www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk
A Jubilee Proms Concert
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Saturday 16 June 7.30pm Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Garrick and Lichfield Cathedral join
together to present a magnificent celebration of
the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
£30, £25 seated, £12.50 picnic on the lawns of the
cathedral and listen to the concert live
www.lichfieldgarrick.com
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Holding a street party in Lichfield District?
Apply for a road closure by 4 May 2012. Find out more
at www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/jubilee If you live outside
Lichfield District, contact your council to find out more.
Jubilee Celebrations
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Monday 4 - Tuesday 5 June Barton Marina
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend
celebrations at Barton Marina.
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See website for full details 01283 711500
www.bartonmarina.co.uk
SATUR
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TICKETS
The combined Darwin Ensemble Chamber Orchestra
and City Concert Orchestra
£25 & £30
Seated
Leaders: Alex Laing and Robert Atchison
Conductors: Cathy Lamb, Ben Lamb, Adrian Jackson and Martyn Rawles
Soprano: Elizabeth MacDonald
Lichfield Cathedral Choir
Lichfield Cathedral Chamber Choir
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Cathedral and listen to the
concert live (access to
lawns from 6.00pm)
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Eternal flame!
Celebrating
the Olympic Torch
visiting Lichfield District
On Saturday 30 June 2012 the
Olympic Torch will pass through
Lichfield District. It will start its journey
at the stunning National Memorial
Arboretum, then pass through Streethay,
on through the streets of Lichfield City,
and out towards Tamworth, passing
through the village of Hopwas.
We’ll be celebrating the Olympic Torch
Relay with a range of cultural and
sporting events taking place throughout
the day. From a sailing regatta and a
floating art display on Minster Pool,
through to community games in Beacon
Park and circus skills on Minster Pool
Walk, a range of great events are taking
place. Community events are also
planned in Streethay and Hopwas.
Because we’re still in the planning stages,
it’s too soon to give full details about all
the events, but keep up-to-date at
www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/olympictorch
Here’s a taster of confirmed events so far:
Watch the Olympic Torch Relay
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Saturday 30 June The National Memorial
Arboretum Streethay Lichfield City streets
Hopwas
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Armed Forces Day
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Saturday 30 June 9am - 5pm
National Memorial Arboretum
The day’s programme will include
a moving service of tribute, parade,
military book fair, photographic
exhibition and a 12-mile run by the
Mercian Regiment.
www.thenma.org.uk
Cathedral Dash
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Saturday 30 June 10am - 12noon
Lichfield Cathedral Close
The much loved Lichfield Cathedral
Dash has been brought forward to
help celebrate the Olympic Torch
passing through the district. For more
details about the event, and how you
can take part or watch, visit:
www.kpevents.net
Town Crier Competition
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Saturday 30 June 11am first round
shouts, 2pm final round shouts
Speakers’ Corner, Dam Street
Town criers will compete in Lichfield's
first regional Town Crier Competition.
Contestants ringing bells will process
from the Guildhall to Speakers’ Corner.
Individual cries for local businesses
will also take place throughout the city.
Exact timings and locations of when and
where the torch will pass by have not yet www.lichfield.gov.uk
been published by the London Olympic Cars in the Park
Games Organising Committee. As soon Saturday 30 June & Sunday 1 July
9am - 5pm Beacon Park, Lichfield
as they are we’ll publish them to
www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/olympictorch A fantastic display of classic and
original cars from across the decades.
With stalls for motor enthusiasts
For full details, visit our
and keen shoppers, there’s something
Olympic Torch website at
for everyone to enjoy.
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www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/olympictorch
www.carsinthepark.com
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Festivals and event highlights
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outside The Guildhall by the Mayor of Lichfield.
This will be followed by a traditional street carnival
led by the Green Man’s Morris and Sword Club,
followed by the lead band. Join us in Beacon
Park from 1pm for a fun packed family
afternoon! With BRMB, the Festtive Circus, The
Stampede Stunt Show - a 6 man jousting team
and a fantastic Terrier Racing Team booked so
far, it’s set to be a great day out!
Check www.lichfieldbower.co.uk for further
information
Real Ale Jazz and Blues Festival
Thursday 7 - Sunday 10 June
Lichfield Rugby Club, Tamworth Road
Some of the finest jazz and blues music around,
plus a great selection of real ales. Bands
already confirmed include Derrin Nauendorf
Band, Paul Cox and Charlie Fabert,
Wonderbrass, and Gabrielle Ducomble.
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Prices tbc 01543 262223 www.lichfieldarts.org.uk
The Lichfield Festival
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Wednesday 4 - Sunday 15 July Various times
Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield Garrick & other venues
Ten days when the world comes to Lichfield.
Music, other arts and free community events.
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Free - £40 01543 306270 [email protected]
www.lichfieldfestival.org
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Lichfield Art’s fabulous free community arts
festival. Music, dance, comedy, outreach and
much, much, more! Bands already confirmed
include Fat Digester, Bleeding Hearts and State
of Undress.
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Free entry 01543 262223 www.lichfieldarts.org.uk
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The Florette Festival Market
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Saturday 7 July 10am - 4pm
Lichfield Cathedral Close
Walks and guided tours
Local arts, crafts and food for all the family
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Dawn Walk
Free 01543 306270 [email protected]
www.lichfieldfestival.org
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Sunday 6 May 4.30am Bunker’s Hill car park,
off Sanford Street, Beacon Park, Lichfield
This walk is for the early birds to catch the
dawn chorus.
Burntwood Wakes Festival Tribute Bands Night
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01543 252246 www.darwinwalk.org.uk
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Friday 20 July 7pm - 10pm (tbc)
Burntwood Rugby Club, The Sportsway, Burntwood
The Summer Darwin walk
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Come and dance and sing along to a locally
based Beatles tribute band (tbc) and Abba
tribute band Swede Dreamz.
Festival Proms
Saturday 21 July 7pm - 10pm
An afternoon of fun and activities for all the
family which will include National Festival
Circus, MAD Team mountain bike aerial
display, Gamegoer Gundog, hawking and
ferrets display, wandering artistes, magician
and juggler, craft marquee stalls, inflatables
and lots more!
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Sunday 22 July 10am Bunker’s Hill car park,
off Sanford Street, Beacon Park, Lichfield
Family Fun Day
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Bring a picnic and enjoy a traditional Proms
concert, performed by the Staffordshire Festival
Orchestra and Dean Swift. A local singer will
perform during the interval. Fireworks finale
(weather permitting).
Free entry to Burntwood Wakes events
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Enjoy a pleasant summer walk round the
outskirts of Lichfield.
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01543 252246 www.darwinwalk.org.uk
Spring Stroll
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Sunday 18 March 2pm Starting at Chasewater
Innovation Centre
Join the Chasewater Country Park team to look
for new flowers and possible nestlings.
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www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/chasewater
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March
Green Badge Guided Tours
Be guided by the experts and book onto a
Lichfield Green Badge guided tour.
Booking is essential, call Lichfield Tourist
Information Centre on 01543 412112,
email [email protected] or visit
www.visitlichfield.co.uk/tours
Gruesome and Ghostly Tours
For Lovers of Romance
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Sunday 29 July 2pm
Find out about the romantic liaisons of some of
Lichfield’s most famous sons and daughters.
£6 per person includes a cup of tea or coffee,
scone, jam and cream at Erasmus Darwin House
Georgian Gems
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Tuesday 6 & Tuesday 27 March 7pm
An evening to make your blood curdle and your
spine tingle! The tour is rounded off with a visit
to a local pub for some light refreshments.
Lichfield was home to many famous people and
this tour uncovers the lives of these characters.
£6.25 per person
£3 per person
Blood Thirsty Lichfield
Alrewas Village Tour
Tuesday 3 April, Tuesday 5 June, Tuesday 31 July &
Tuesday 14 August 2pm
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Children’s tour back by popular demand. All
children must be accompanied by an adult.
£1.65 per person
Pubs, Priests and Prostitutes
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A walking tour around a pretty and historic
village.
£6 per person, includes a cup of tea or coffee and
scone at the George and Dragon public house.
Behind Close Doors
Saturday 5 May, Saturday 2 June,
Saturday 14 July & Saturday 25 August 2pm
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Hear about some of Lichfield’s historic and
interesting characters.
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Wednesday 8 August 2pm
Find out about the people who live and have
lived in Lichfield Cathedral Close.
Admission free, by ticket only 01543 414822
[email protected]
www.thegeorgelichfield.co.uk
Free entry - donations are welcome
01543 306100 www.lichfield-cathedral.org
Beverley Craven
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Wednesday 23 May 2pm
Thursday 14 June & Tuesday 26 June 6.30pm
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Enjoy a relaxing stroll through Lichfield’s parks,
green spaces and secret gardens.
Tavern Tales
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This tour will amaze you with tales of the
pubs of yesterday and the changes today.
£3 per person
Heritage Trail
Civil War
Saturday 18 August 2pm
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Wednesday 13 June & Wednesday 18 July 2pm
Hear about the battles that took place in the city
during this bloody period, and the events that
had a huge impact on Lichfield.
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Enjoy Lichfield’s rich and varied history on this
heritage tour of the city.
£3 per person
This wonderful multi-million selling singer,
songwriter and pianist makes her debut at The
Guildhall.
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£1 per item 01543 306260
[email protected]
www.erasmusdarwin.org
Morag McLaren - Scottish Waffle
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Friday 2 March 7.30pm Lichfield Garrick Studio
A one woman show of hilarious songs - from
opera and blues to musical theatre.
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£14, £10 (students) 01543 412121
[email protected]
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Friday 2 March The Guildhall, Lichfield
Art historian, Tom Duncan, on the great 18th
century artist Joseph Wright of Derby.
Free entry . [email protected]
The Jive Aces
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High energy jump jive music from the UK’s
No.1 jive and swing band.
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Friday 9 March 7.30pm
The George Hotel, Lichfield
Champagne and canapés plus a four course
dinner with fine South African wines.
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£37 per person 01543 414822
[email protected]
Chinese State Circus
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Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March 7.30pm
Saturday Matinee 2.30pm
Lichfield Garrick, Main Auditorium
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A breathtaking show of precision acrobats,
martial arts and dazzling circus skills.
Evenings £25, £15 (children), £72 (family ticket)
Matinee £22.50, £13.50 (children), £68 (family
ticket) 01543 412121
[email protected]
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Saturday 3 March 3pm
Wade Street Church, Lichfield
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The Vicar from BBC’s Dad’s Army talks about
his career and his faith (with refreshments).
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www.wadestreetchurch.com
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South African Wine Evening
£14, £13, £12, £10 01543 262223
www.lichfieldarts.org.uk
An Afternoon with Frank Williams
£3 per person
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£17, £16, £15, £9 01543 262223
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Saturday 3 March 8pm The Guildhall, Lichfield
Saturday 8 September 2pm
Find out about Dr Samuel Johnson’s Lichfield the city he would have known and loved.
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Thursday 1 March 10am - 4pm
Erasmus Darwin House
Boobies and Blockheads
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Friday 9 March 8.30pm The Guildhall, Lichfield
www.thejohnsonsociety.org.uk
£3 per person
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Antiques Discovery Day
The Annual Johnson Society Lecture
Stroll Around the Gardens of Lichfield
£3 per person
A sealed first edition of the BCP from the
cathedral library will be on display.
£3 per person
£3 per person
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Thursday 8 March 6pm - 8.30pm
Come along and see exactly how lovely your
wedding day could be at The George.
Bring along your heirlooms and curiosities for
TV personality, Charles Hanson, to value.
Sunday 15 July & Sunday 19 August 2pm
Wedding Open Evening
Wednesday 22 February (Ash Wednesday) until
Sunday 8 April (Easter Day) during opening hours
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Wednesday 25 July 7pm
Saturday 28 July 2pm
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350th Anniversary of the Book of
Common Prayer and First Edition
Display at Lichfield Cathedral
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Friday 16 March 7pm
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa, Sutton Coldfield
Treat Mum!
Enjoy an evening of all your favourite Tom
Jones hits.
Sunday 18 March from 12noon
Tom Jones Tribute Evening
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Mothers’ Day
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£35 per person, includes a three course dinner and
entertainment 0121 308 3751
[email protected]
www.moorhallhotel.co.uk
Enjoy a delicious three course lunch in the
carvery restaurant or the Garrick Suite.
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Spring Gala Weekend
Fun Physics and Brilliant Biology!
Carole Baker Spring Exhibition
Saturday 10 March 12noon - 4pm
Erasmus Darwin House, Lichfield
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 March 10am - 5pm
The Corridor Gallery, The Guildhall, Lichfield
Fascinating science - based fun to celebrate
National Science and Engineering Week.
Fun for all the family!
Come and see Carole’s very latest work in
acrylics, watercolour and mixed media. An
opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops
and discuss technique.
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Free entry 01543 306260
[email protected]
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Free entry 01543 676895
[email protected] www.carolebaker.com
Precious Memories
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Sunday 11 March 2pm - 3pm
Bring a treasured item to the exhibition and share
your special memories with our volunteers and
other visitors. Usual Lichfield Story Exhibition
admission charge applies.
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£2.50 adult, £2 concession 01543 256611
[email protected]
www.lichfieldheritage.org.uk
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Mayor and Sheriff’s Charity Ball St Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance
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Saturday 17 March 7pm - 12.30am
The Guildhall, Lichfield
Enjoy this themed evening and dine and dance
to the sounds of a local band.
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www.lichfield.gov.uk
Make a Treat for Mum!
£19.95 per person, includes a gift for mum!
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Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 March 10am - 5pm
Chasewater Railway, Brownhills West &
Chasewater Heaths stations
Intensive timetable, shunting and freight
demonstrations, locomotives, museum, narrow
gauge, model railway, gift shops, tea room.
See website for prices & further details
01543 452623 / 01543 682854
[email protected]
www.chasewaterrailway.org
Mothers’ Day
Sunday 18 March
Give your mum a treat for Mothers’ Day with a
delicious Sunday lunch.
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From £19.50 per person 0121 308 3751
[email protected]
Mothering Sunday Lunch
Bi-Centenary Celebrations at Wade
Street Church
Sunday 18 March 12.30pm - 2pm
The Pantry Coffee Shop at The Plant Plot, Lichfield
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 March
Wade Street Church, Lichfield
Treat your mum this Mothers’ Day to lunch at
the Plant Plot - no washing up guaranteed!
Special events, including a 19th century service,
and exhibition.
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www.wadestreetchurch.com
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£9.50 for two courses, plus £3.95 for an extra
course 01543 262805 [email protected]
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Mothers’ Day
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Sunday 18 March 12noon - 8pm
The Waterfront, Barton Marina
Make a card and decorate a biscuit for mum in
the beautiful Georgian house. Tea room
available.
Drayton Manor Theme Park Opens
for 2012 Season
Saturday 17 March - Sunday 4 November
9.30am - until a minimum of 5pm
Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth
Enjoy a traditional Sunday lunch.
£12 affiliated, £14 non affiliated 07947 698147
[email protected] www.kpevents.net
Free entry, £2 donation for activities 01543 306260
[email protected]
Home of Thomas Land™, a Ben 10 themed
rollercoaster, some of the scariest rides around,
a 4D cinema and zoo.
Annual General Meeting of the
Johnson Society
City of Lichfield Concert Band and
Lichfield Cathedral Young Voices
For prices see website 0844 472 1960
[email protected]
www.draytonmanor.co.uk
Wednesday 14 March 7.30pm
Saturday 17 March 7.30pm Lichfield Cathedral
Treat your mum to a very
special surprise
here at the farm.
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day
See website for details
01283 533 933
[email protected]
Florette Fradley 10k
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Saturday 17 March 12noon - 4pm
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Sunday 11 March 10.30am Fradley
A very popular 10k road race now in its 12th
year, through the roads in and around the village
of Fradley, just north of Lichfield.
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Followed by a lecture given by Dr Anthony Wilson
‘Isaak Walton - saved by Samuel Johnson’.
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Free entry [email protected]
www.thejohnsonsociety.org.uk
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Enjoy an evening of varied music from your
popular local concert band and children’s choir.
£8, £7 concessions available from S&J Music,
Bird St or Lichfield Cathedral Bookshop
[email protected]
www.lichfieldconcertband.co.uk
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Saturday 17 March 10pm till late
The Waterfront, Barton Marina
Live music with Ricky Cool and The Hoola
Boola Boys.
Two courses £15, three courses £20
01283 711500 www.bartonmarina.co.uk
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Mothers’ Day
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Sunday 18 March The National Forest Adventure
Farm, Tatenhill, Burton upon Trent
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March
March / Easter Holidays
British Summertime Weekend
at Conkers
Lichfield Cathedral Chorus Spring
Concert
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 March 10am - 5pm
Conkers, Swadlincote
Saturday 31 March 7.30pm Lichfield Cathedral
Bernstein : Chichester Psalms, Janáček : Otčenáš
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Try out some new ranger activities for 2012,
enjoy the famous dray rides and falconry and
birds of prey displays, or browse through our
local food and craft market.
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and Kodály : Missa Brevis
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£17.50, £15, £12.50, £10, £7.50 01543 250944
[email protected]
www.lichfieldcathedralchorus.co.uk
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01283 216633 www.visitconkers.com
Jazz Sunday Lunch with
Andy Hamilton
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Sunday 25 March 12.30pm for 1pm
Enjoy a delicious three course hot and cold
buffet lunch accompanied by live entertainment
from Birmingham’s living jazz legend, Andy
Hamilton.
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£23 per person 0121 308 3751
[email protected]
Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo
at Lichfield Cathedral
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Tuesday 27 March 7.30pm Lichfield Cathedral
Timelessly popular cantata involving young
singers from Lichfield church schools as part of
the MusicShare programme.
Tickets £5 (£3 for children under 16), from the
Cathedral Bookshop at No. 9 The Close
01543 306150 www.lichfield-cathedral.org
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40s Theme Night
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Easter Trail in Beacon Park
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Saturday 31 March - Sunday 15 April 9am - 4pm
Ranger Station, Beacon Park, Lichfield
Friday 30 March 8pm Decades Vintage
Boutique, St John’s Street, Lichfield
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Pick up your trail leaflet for fun, puzzles and
egg hunting around beautiful Beacon Park.
40s theme night. Come in 40s clothing for an
open mic night. Bring your own alcohol.
£1 01543 308869 [email protected]
Free entry [email protected]
www.decadesvintage.co.uk
Easter Eggstravaganza
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Burntwood Singers Spring Concert
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Saturday 31 March Christchurch, Burntwood
Includes Stainer’s ‘Crucifixion’.
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£5 including refreshments 01543 898995
[email protected]
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Sam’s Easter Adventure
Easter Egg Trail
Saturday 31 March - Sunday 15 April
10.30am - 4.30pm (last admissions 4pm)
The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Lichfield
Easter holiday fun with trails, activities and
competitions available every day.
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01543 264972 Free entry, £1 for trail pack
[email protected]
Easter egg trail and colouring competition
around the Lichfield Story Exhibition. Kids go
free when accompanied
by an adult.
£2.50 adult, £2 concession
01543 256611
[email protected]
The National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill,
Burton upon Trent
Help feed the new born lambs and join an
Easter egg hunt around the farm.
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See website for details 01283 533 933
[email protected]
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Happy Easter / April
Easter Weekend Event
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Easter Beer and Food Festival
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Friday 6 - Sunday 8 April 10am - 5pm
Saturday evening 7pm - 11.30pm
National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent
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A great selection of beers from the 600
members of the Small Independent Brewers’
Association (SIBA), along with a wide selection
of regional food, speciality chocolates and live
music on Saturday.
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Friday 6 - Monday 9 April 10am - 5pm
Chasewater Railway, Brownhills West &
Chasewater Heaths stations
Family fun event with train rides, Easter eggs on
Sunday and Monday, museum, narrow gauge,
model railway, gift shops and tea room.
See website for prices and further details
01543 452623 or 01543 682854
[email protected]
01283 532880 daytime £5, Saturday evening £8
www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk
Celebrate Easter Sunday
Easter Weekend
Home-made food, freshly prepared to order,
complemented by real ales, fine wines,
champagne cocktails.
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Friday 6 - Monday 9 April 9.30am - 5.30pm
The Plant Plot, Lichfield
Lots of Easter presents, plants and baskets on
sale. Easter egg hunt on Sunday.
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The Easter Liturgy - at Dawn on Easter
Day at Lichfield Cathedral
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Easter Sunday 8 April 5am followed by breakfast
at 7.30am Lichfield Cathedral
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Traditional worship for Easter morning followed
by Easter Sunday breakfast (booking required).
Free entry - a collection will be taken
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Sunday 8 April The Waterfront Barton Marina
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Easter Egg Trail
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Friday 6 - Monday 9 April Clue sheets available
from The Rangers’ Ranch (boat shed) and
Chasewater Innovation Centre
Join the Easter eggstravaganza at Chasewater
Country Park and help the Easter Bunny find
the eggs!
£1 per person, Easter egg for every entrant.
www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/chasewater
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Easter Karting Sunday
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Sunday 8 April 10am - 5pm Midland Karting Ltd,
Woode End Lane, Fradley Park WS13 8NF
‘Arrive and Drive’ karting for kids aged 8 - 14.
With free Easter egg.
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From £10 01543 418419
[email protected]
www.midlandkarting.co.uk
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April
April
Celebrate St George
Thomas Cook Lichfield’s Grand
Cruise Event and Fayre
Edward Wightman Anniversary and
Opening of Guildhall Cells
Sunday 1 April 1pm - 4pm The Guildhall, Lichfield
Wednesday11 April 12noon Across Lichfield City
See Heresy and the Church advert on page 16
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Join Thomas Cook, P&O, Royal Caribbean and
more at this informative and fun day with
exclusive offers prizes and free refreshments.
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Free entry 0844 335 7437
[email protected]
Two Saints Way Pilgrimage
Sunday 1 April . 9am - 3.30pm . Castle Ring,
Cannock Wood to St Chad’s Well, Lichfield
See event advert on page 16
There Was an Old Lady Who
Swallowed a Fly
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Tuesday 3 April 2pm Tamworth Assembly Rooms
A magical show for parents and children to
enjoy based on the nursery rhyme.
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£8.50 & £7.50 01827 709618
See Easter weekend events on page 17
On Golden Pond
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A timeless and endearing love story starring
Richard Johnson and Hollywood actress
Stefanie Powers.
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Evenings £28.50, £26, matinees £22 01543 412121
[email protected]
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Wear red and white for this celebration of our
patron saint. Live music and a barbeque, entry
by ticket.
Bluebell Woods of Yoxall Lodge
Saturday 14 April - Sunday 13 May
10.30am - 6pm Yoxall Lodge, Scotch Hills,
Newchurch, Burton on Trent
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Monday 23 April 7pm Maple Hayes Hall, Lichfield
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£6 in advance 01543 309854
[email protected] www.lichfield.gov.uk
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Spring and Summer Flower Arranging
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Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 April 10.30am
St George’s Court
Includes coffee on arrival, a flower arranging
demonstration and a three course carvery lunch.
Highly entertaining historic court, including reports
from the High Constables, Ale Tasters and Pinners.
£21 per person 01543 414822
[email protected]
Free entry Lichfield City Council, 01543 309854
[email protected]
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 April 9am - 5pm
Catton Park, Watton Upon Trent, DE13 8LN
Come and Sing The Messiah with the
Lichfield Cathedral Chorus
Morris Dancing on St George’s Day
A family day out with competitions, activities
and entertainment for all ages.
Saturday 21 April 7.30pm (rehearsals
1.30pm - 4pm) Lichfield Cathedral
£10 (£8 in advance) adult, free entry for children
(under 15 yrs) accompanied by an adult.
www.bascgamekeeperfair.co.uk
Singers can come and join in an afternoon
rehearsal of Handel’s Messiah prior the
evening performance.
Enjoy six stunning walks through carpets of
bluebells in beautiful woodlands at Yoxall
Lodge.
£4 adult, £1 child (5 - 16 yrs), under 5s free
www.bluebellwoodsyoxall.co.uk
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BASC Game and Country Fair
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Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April 7.30pm
Thursday & Saturday Matinee 2.30pm
St George’s Day Bonfire and Barbeque
Curborough Sprint Course Open Day
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Sunday 15 April From 10am
Curborough Sprint Course, Fradley WS13 7JY
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Monday 23 April 7.30pm - 9.30pm
The Duke of York Greenhill, Lichfield
Green Man’s Morris will be performing
traditional dances - ‘new’ dancers are welcome.
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0121 358 6435 [email protected]
www.greenmanmorris.org.uk
Celebrate St George’s Day
St George’s Day Celebration
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Saturday 21 April 10am - 4pm
Tamworth Castle Grounds
Free 01543 264280 www.curborough.co.uk
Bringing history to life.
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Singers tickets (including score hire) £10,
audience tickets £7.50 01543 490194
[email protected]
www.lichfieldcathedralchorus.co.uk
Free introduction to the motor sport of speed
sprinting. Session includes on track instruction
with an experienced competitor.
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Monday 23 April 12noon The Guildhall, Lichfield
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Monday 23 April The Waterfront, Barton Marina
Home-made food, freshly prepared to order,
complemented by real ales and fine wines.
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The Changing Shape of Fashion:
Georgians to the New Look
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Free entry 01827 709618
Thursday 26 April 7pm
Phoenix Rising
A fascinating trip through the history of fashion
starting with the gorgeous Georgians!
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Sunday 22 April The Guildhall, Lichfield
A first for Lichfield Arts, Paul Slack is
DH Lawrence in Campbell Kay’s one-man play.
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£11, £10, £9, £6 01543 262223
£5, refreshments included, pre booking advisable
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Swimathon
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Saturday 28 April 6pm - 9.30pm
Sunday 29 April 8.30am - 11.30am
Friary Grange Leisure Centre, Lichfield
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Pool based charity event. Individual 2.5km and
5km swim, or team 10km swim.
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May
May
May Day Morris Dancing
Three Spires Triathlon
DECO Summer Concert
Tuesday 1 May 7.45pm - 9.45pm
The Park Gate Inn, Gate Road, Rugeley, WS15 4RN
Sunday 6 May
Saturday 12 May 7.30pm Lichfield Cathedral
Traditional dancing to celebrate May Day.
New dancers would be welcome.
Pool based triathlon 400m swim, 20km bike,
5km run.
www.greenmanmorris.org.uk
www.chaserace.co.uk
Moth Recording Morning
Salts Techstep Lichfield Half Marathon
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Thursday 3 May . 8.30am
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Sunday 6 May . 10.30 am
Discovery Hub, Beacon Park, Lichfield
King Edward VI Leisure Centre, Lichfield
Help the rangers identify park moths. Everyone
welcome. Ring from 8am to confirm.
The second annual half marathon in the city of
Lichfield on rural roads, finishing on Stowe Field
in Lichfield.
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Free entry 07931 891086
[email protected]
The Nature of Shakespeare
Saturday 5 May - Sunday 24 June
The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
Lichfield Calligraphers explore the Bard’s
natural world in this exhibition around
the museum.
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Free entry 01543 264972
[email protected]
Life in the Trenches
Discover about life as a soldier in the First
World War.
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[email protected]
Peoples’ Saturdays at Speakers’
Corner
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Saturdays 5, 12, 19, 26 May 12 noon
Speakers’ Corner, Minster Pool, Lichfield
Share your views on any subject or issue or join
in a debate.
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Lichfield Mysteries
Sunday 6 & Monday 7 May
Lichfield Market Square 11.30am
Lichfield Cathedral 1pm
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Spectacular community theatre event with 27
plays, 700 actors, music, dance, art, poetry and
puppets. Something for everyone!
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Free entry 01543 264602
[email protected]
www.lichfieldmysteries.co.uk
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Lichfield’s resident professional orchestra
perform beautiful classical music in the
amazing setting of Lichfield Cathedral.
£15 adult £12 concessions £5 children
www.darwinensemble.co.uk/deco
Sir Bob Geldof in Concert
Treasure Days
Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 May 7.30pm
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Saturday 12 - Sunday 13 May 11am - 5pm
A special weekend to admire some of
Shugborough’s most special hidden treasures.
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The legendary Bob Geldof live in concert with
his band performing his classics and new
material.
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Standard admission charges apply
0845 459 8900 www.shugborough.org.uk
£30 01543 412121
[email protected]
The Art of Nature
Rags to Riches
Tuesday 15 May 6.30pm
Wednesday 23 May 6.30pm, 7.15pm & 8pm
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Explore the exhibition and create a
nature-inspired painting in this artist-led
workshop for Adult Learners’ Week.
£10, including all materials and refreshments
Places are limited and must be booked in advance
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National Forest Walking Festival
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Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 May Staffordshire
Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks
Free 01543 308167
[email protected]
lichfieldspeakerscorner.org.uk
£20 affiliated, £22 non affiliated
www.kpevents.net
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Saturday 19 - Thursday 31 May
Programme of walks across the National Forest.
Join in the biggest ever walking festival with
walks of varying lengths for all abilities.
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A hidden Lichfield story brought to life by
costumed characters in the Lichfield Story
Exhibition.
£5 includes admission to the exhibition and
refreshments 01543 256611
[email protected]
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A Pocket Full of Bricks: Intimate
Theatre Present an Evening of
Shakespearean Entertainment
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Saturday 26 May 7pm & 8.30pm
www.thenationalforestwalkingfestival.org.uk
Brush up your Shakespeare with this
light-hearted wander through the Bard’s works.
Craft and Gift Fair - A Celebration of
Talents
£6.50, includes a drink 01543 264 972
[email protected]
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Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 May 10am - 4pm
A weekend fair celebrating the talents of our
wonderful volunteers - stalls with crafts, cakes,
gifts and lots more!
.
Free entry 01543 306260
[email protected]
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Longdon Open Gardens and Flower
Festival
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Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May 2pm - 6pm
Longdon village and St Jame’s Church, Longdon
Open gardens around the three Longdon
villages and Flower Festival in Longdon Church.
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www.stjames-longdon.org.uk
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June
Peoples’ Saturdays at Speakers’ Corner
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Saturdays 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 June 12noon
Speakers’ Corner, Minster Pool, Lichfield
Share your views on any subject or issue or
join in a debate.
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Free 01543 308167 [email protected]
lichfieldspeakerscorner.org.uk
Lichfield Greenhill Bower
Fairground Show
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Come along to see miniature models of
fairgrounds.
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Free entry 07411 0141484
[email protected]
The Big Jubilee Lunch at
Lichfield Cathedral
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Sunday 3 June 11am - 3pm Lichfield Cathedral
See event advert on page 6
Lichfield Greenhill Bower Diamond
Jubilee Celebration
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Fortunes and Ivy League
Court of Arraye and Crowning of the
Bower Queen
Saturday 2 June Tamworth Assembly Rooms
Monday 4 June 10.30am The Guildhall, Lichfield
A combination of great comedy, slick
performance and unparalleled harmonies makes
a must-see show!
Light-hearted inspection of local ‘men-at-arms’
with reports from the Dozeners. Followed by the
crowning of the Bower Queen at 12noon.
£18 & £16.50 01827 709618
Free entry 01543 309854
[email protected] www.lichfield.gov.uk
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Road and Rail Steam Traction Event
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Saturday 2 - Monday 4 June 10am - 5pm
Chasewater Railway, Brownhills West Station
Traction engines and steam trains star in this
family and enthusiast event, narrow gauge,
museum, gift shops and tea room.
Real Ale Jazz and Blues Festival
Thursday 7 - Sunday 10 June
Lichfield Rugby Club, Tamworth Road
See website for prices
01543 452623 or 01543 682854
[email protected]
Conkers Diamond Jubilee
Celebrations
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Saturday 2 - Monday 10 June 10am - 6pm
Our furry friends, the Forest Dwellers, are
back at Conkers. Enjoy new adventures
everyday with a week-long programme
of ranger activities. Also live falconry
shows and deadly animals.
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June
June
The Hallerton Treasure
Fathers’ Day Karting
Monday 11 June - Sunday 30 September
Sunday 17 June 10am - 5pm Midland Karting Ltd,
Wood End Lane, Fradley Park WS13 8NF
An exhibition of important finds from the Iron
Age discovered near Hallerton, Leicestershire
in 2000.
Karting events for dads. Book two places and
dad races half price.
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£2.50 adult, £2 concession 01543 256611
[email protected]
Alice in Wonderland
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Tuesday 12 June Lichfield Garrick
South Staffordshire College’s end of year show
performance of Alice in Wonderland.
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£8 01543 412121
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Saturday 16 June 1pm - 4pm
Dress up your bear and head to Chasewater
for an afternoon of fun and frolics.
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50p per bear 01543 370607
[email protected]
www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/parks
Lichfield Folk Festival
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Friday 15 - Sunday 17 June 9am - 10pm
Various locations including King Edward VI
Leisure Centre
A weekend of dance, workshops and music.
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01543 424292 www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk
Summer Saturday Evening Special
and Sunday Coal Train Day
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Saturday 16 June 6pm
Sunday 17 June 10am - 5pm
Saturday evening scenic steam train ride then a
meal at The Sidings. On Sundays, heritage coal
trains will run in between our passenger
services. See website for prices (summer
evening tickets require pre booking)
01543 452623 or 01543 682854
[email protected]
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Saturday 30 June Tamworth Castle Grounds
Join in the fun at the festival of sport.
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Free entry 01827 709618
Fathers’ Day ‘Pork Bap and Beer’
Clifton Campville Country Fair
lichfield District Olympic Celebrations
Sunday 17 June 12noon - 3pm
Erasmus Darwin House
Millennium Green, Clifton Campville
Treat dad to a gorgeous pork bun and a glass
of real ale in the beautiful Herb Garden.
If you want to include a visit to the museum,
dad goes free.
Celebration of the countryside and its animals
for all the family, craft stalls and more.
Saturday 30 June various times across Lichfield
District
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£2 adults, 50p child, under 5s free
www.cliftoncampville.com
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Summer Solstice Walk
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Ascot Ladies’ Day
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Thursday 21 June 12 noon
Join us as we celebrate the world’s most
glamorous race.
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£59.50 per person 0121 308 3751
[email protected]
Shakepeare in the Park
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Wednesday 20 - Saturday 23 June 7.45pm
Saturday 23 June 2pm
Maple Hayes Hall, Abnalls Lane, Lichfield
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Sunday 24 June 7.30pm
Enjoy a pleasant evening walk round
Chasewater on one of the longest days of 2012.
Contact the Parks Team or . 01543 370607
[email protected]
Clandestine Pudding Club
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Friday 29 June 7.30pm for 8pm
Enjoy champagne and canapés, followed by
five desserts, accompanied by a specially
selected wine or spirit.
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Outdoor production with audience seated on
straw bales. Proceeds to charity.
£35 per person 01543 414822
[email protected]
www.sitp.org.uk
Summer Symphony Concert
Carol Baker Summer Exhibition
Saturday 30 June 6pm - 9pm
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Friday 22 - Saturday 23 June 10am - 5pm
The Corridor Gallery, The Guildhall, Lichfield,
Come and see Carole’s very latest work in
acrylics, watercolour and mixed media. An
opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops
and to discuss technique.
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Free entry 01543 676895
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Olympic Festival
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From £10 01543 418419
[email protected]
www.midlandkarting.co.uk
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Teddy Bears’ Picnic
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A selection of classical music performed by
Walsall Symphony Orchestra plus scenic steam
train rides. Refreshments available.
(pre booking recommended)
01543 452623 or 01543 682854
[email protected]
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Burntwood Singers Summer Concert
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Saturday 30 June Burntwood Memorial Institute
Concert including a variety of traditional, light,
music.
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£5, including refreshment 01543898995
[email protected]
Maine Coon Cat Competition
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King Edward VI Leisure Centre, Lichfield
Annual Maine Coon Cat Show.
Contact David Howe for further information
[email protected]
The Vintage Years Festival
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Saturday 30 June & Sunday 1 July 10am - 5pm
National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent
A celebration of the 40s, 50s and 60s. With
live music, vintage vehicles, displays, re-enactors
and the food, dance and fashion that
characterised these exciting decades.
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01283 532880 £7.95 adult, £4.95 child, £6.95
concessions, £20 family
www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk
Lichfield Camera Club Summer
Exhibition
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Saturday 30 June - Saturday 28 July 11am - 4pm
Exhibition of Lichfield Camera Club’s best
photographs from the preceding season.
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Free entry 0121 351 4909
[email protected]
www.lichfield cameraclub.org
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July
July
Camera Club
nes - Lichfield
David Keith Jo
Carole Baker Open Studio at
Sunnyside Studio
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Saturday 21 July 10am - 5pm
61 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire
The Lichfield Festival
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Wednesday 4 - Sunday 15 July various times
Fuse Festival
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Friday 6 - Sunday 8 July Beacon Park, Lichfield
The Florette Festival Market
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Saturday 7 July 10am - 4pm Lichfield Cathedral
Chasewater Grand Prix
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 July
At the Rangers Ranch (boat shed) from 11am - 5pm
Can you become the fastest go-karter at
Chasewater Country Park? Suitable for ages 8-14.
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50p Contact the Parks Team 01543 370607
[email protected]
Model Railway Exhibition
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 July
Wartime Whittington
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Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 July Staffordshire
Regiment Museum, Whittington Barracks
Experience the Second World War as both a
soldier and a civilian.
.
[email protected]
Maize Maze Season
Free entry . 01543 676895
[email protected] . www.carolebaker.com
01543 264972 Free entry
[email protected]
Mini Monsters
Summer Special Weekend
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July
10am - 12noon or 1pm - 3pm
Swinfen Broun Pavilion, Beacon Park, Lichfield
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 July 9.30am - 5.30pm
The Plant Plot, Lichfield
Family bug hunting and pond dipping fun
during Love Parks Week. Booking essential.
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£1 per child 01543 308869
[email protected]
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Discount offers, plant displays and special
summer menu in The Pantry.
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Burntwood Wakes Festival
Friday 20 July & Saturday 21 July
Village show including cattle, sheep, shire horses,
crafts, trade stands, entertainment, dogs, rabbits,
poultry, fun fair and food hall.
Summer Party Night
Olympics Themed Weekend
Friday 13 July 7.30pm
Saturday 21 July - Sunday 22 July 11am - 5pm
Includes a three course dinner and disco
until 12.30am.
Fun and themed games ahead of the 2012
Olympics.
£30 per person 0121 308 3751
[email protected] www.moorhallhotel.co.uk
Standard admission charges apply
0845 459 8900 www.shugborough.org.uk
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Weather-proof games for all ages from the time
of Samuel Johnson, throughout the sporting
summer.
See website for details 01283 533933
[email protected]
01543 452623 / 01543 682854
[email protected]
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Come and see Carole in her studio. Parking is in
the council car park located approx 50m from
Carole’s house on the same side of the road, just
before Joseph Dewsbury Close.
Come and negotiate one of the biggest and
most elaborate mazes in the world!
Alrewas Show
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Saturday 21 July - Sunday 2 September
Saturday 14 July - Monday 3 September
The National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill,
Burton upon Trent
Model railway layouts featuring a range of
gauges and themes, trade stalls, museum, train
rides and tea room.
.
Samuel Johnson’s Indoor Games
.
.
Saturday 21 July 9am Showground,
Daisy Lane, Alrewas DE13 7DP
.
07805 483369 www.alrewasshow.com
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August
August
Wacky Wednesdays
Every Wednesday throughout August
11.30am - 1pm or 2pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 4 August The National Forest
Adventure Farm, Tatenhill, Burton upon Trent
Themed fun summer crafts for children of all
ages. Something different every week!
‘Farm-style’ Olympics. Enter a team or come to
support our challenging annual charity event.
£2, booking advisable 01543 306260
[email protected]
See website for details 01283 533933
[email protected]
Summer Fun at Sam’s House
Beacon Park Fun Day and Teddy
Bear Olympics
.
Every Thursday throughout August
10.30am - 1.30pm
Drop-in arts and crafts fun throughout the
holiday, a different activity every week!
£2, no need to book, just drop-in.
[email protected]
Summer Proms Picnic Concert with the
National Symphony Orchestra
5th Annual Adventure Farm
‘Agri-lympics’
.
Sunday 19 August 5pm - 10pm
.
The National Symphony Orchestra presents a
superb picnic evening of classical favourites.
.
.
Thursday 9 August 11am - 3pm
Beacon Park, Lichfield
.
Canwell Show
.
Saturday 11 August 8am - 6pm
Spion Kop, Coppice Lane, Middleton B78 2BT
Agricultural, horticultural and horse show.
Excellent value for money for all the family.
.
Join in the fun with many exciting games, sports
and outdoor activities for all ages.
Admission tbc 0121 323 4057
[email protected]
www.canwellshow.co.uk
Free entry 01543 308869
[email protected]
Chasewater Railway Annual
Charity Day
.
.
Sunday 12 August 10am - 5pm
Charity and local community groups bring stalls
including gifts, crafts, bric a brac, tombolas,
steam trains and tea room.
01543 452623 / 01543 682854
Email [email protected]
Website www.chasewaterrailway.org
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and
Blues Orchestra Picnic Concert
.
Saturday 18 August 5pm - 10.30pm
Alrewas Arts Festival
Saturday 25 August - Saturday 1 September
All day, every day (see website) Alrewas Village
.
An eight-day free village arts festival featuring
exhibitions, workshops, events and performances,
including drama, dance, film, poetry, storytelling
and music, plus community art activities and an
Arts Café. The festival starts with a street market
and finishes with a twilight lantern parade and
an open air concert on Walkfield.
.
www.alrewas-artsfest.co.uk
Conkers Wildlife Spectacular
.
Saturday 25 - Monday 27 August 10am - 6pm
Join Trevor Hill, falconry expert, along with a
new display of animals from Pets’ Corner. Join
the rangers for a weekend of craft activities for
all the family.
.
Pack a picnic and join Jools and his Rhythm and
Blues Orchestra with special guests.
Lichfield City Centre Races
£37 (£32 in advance) adult, £20 (£15 in advance)
child Book 10 adult tickets at one time and receive
10% discount, only available via the EMS Box
Office on 01603 660444 www.emsconcerts.co.uk
A day of cycling and running races held in the
city centre.
Fairy Walk in Beacon Park
National Forest Wood Fair
Sunday 19 August 11am (under 5s) 1pm (over 5s)
Beacon Park, Lichfield
Sunday 26 & Monday 27 August
Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire LE12 8SP
Hear the story of the park fairies then wander
through the woodland. Fancy dress encouraged.
Watch the lumberjacks in action, chainsaw
sculpting and try your hand at woodland crafts.
£1 per child 01543 308869
[email protected] www.lichfielddc.gov.uk
www.nationalforestwoodfair.co.uk
.
.
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£32 (£27 in advance) adult, free entry for children
(up to 15yrs) Book 10 adult tickets at one time and
receive 10% discount, only available via the EMS
Box Office on 01603 660444
www.emsconcerts.co.uk
.
.
Sunday 26 August Lichfield City Centre
.
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Ongoing Events
Painting Workshops with Carole
Baker - Watercolour, Mixed Media
and Acrylic Workshops
.
.
March to August 10am - 4pm Edmund
Gennings Rooms, Holy Cross Church,
Chapel Lane, Lichfield
Friendly and individual tuition, workshops
limited to 12 people, find fresh ideas and
direction, recharge your artistic batteries,
learn new skills and meet like-minded artists.
.
From £38 per day 01543 676895
.
Holiday Activities at Friary Grange
Every school holiday
Range of activities from cycling to swimming
and lifeguard courses
.
.
.
Monthly 7.45pm Lichfield Heritage Centre,
Lichfield
Come along to listen to interesting talks by
special guest speakers.
Thursday 22 March
Arthur Price the Story by Simon Price
Tuesday 17 April
History of Swinfen Hall by Helen Wiser
Tuesday 15 May
Lichfield Cathedral in the 15th Century
by Patricia Scaife
Tuesday 19 June
Charles ll and the Legacy of the Oak
by Alan Lewis
Thursday 19 July
Explosives in Industry by Malcolm Ingry
Lichfield Camera Club
Free to members, £3 non members
01543 255423 www.lichfieldcivicsociety.org.uk
.
.
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Every Wednesday 7.30pm - 10pm Longdon
Village Hall, Brook End, Longdon WS15 4PL
Visitors and new members welcome.
Weekly meetings with guest speakers.
.
£2 for visitors 0121 351 4909
[email protected]
www.lichfieldcameraclub.org
Martial Arts
Tuesdays weekly
Wall Village Hall, Watling Street, Wall
Self defence and physical fitness.
.
07806 634513 www.martialartclub.co.uk
Tai Chi and Chi Kung
. .
.
.
Tuesdays 2pm St. John’s Church Hall, Shenstone
Thursdays 2.15pm Stonnall Village Hall, Stonnall
Low impact gentle form of exercise suitable
for all.
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Lichfield Civic Society meetings
.
Exercise Classes at King Edward Vl
Leisure Centre
Weekdays
We have a variety of exercise classes available
from aerobics to Zumba that are suitable for
all abilities.
.
Contact reception for prices 01543 308782
[email protected]
www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/kelc
Tumble Teds
.
Thursdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Let your child explore movement, improve
balance and co-ordination in a fun and safe
environment, giving them the opportunity to
interact with other children.
£3.30 per child & £2 per extra child
www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/kelc
.
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Eating and Shopping
Lichfield and the surrounding areas have a wonderful
variety of quality restaurants, bars, and cafes together
with independent and unique shops. Take a look through
the listings below, and also see more on our website visit
www.visitlichfield.co.uk
Restaurants & Takeaways
Chandlers restaurant
Conduit Street 01543 416688
www.chandlersrestaurant.co.uk
Chapters Restaurant
The Close 01543 306125
Ego Mediterranean restaurant
Bird Street 01543 258234
[email protected]
Grill Inn restaurant
Drayton Manor Park
01827 252499
www.thegrillinn.co.uk
Lee Garden
Chinese restaurant
Tamworth Street
01543 254388/418515
www.leegardenrestaurants.co.uk
Qmin Indian fusion restaurant
qmin.co.uk
Raj Duth Indian restaurant
St John Street 01543 264552
www.rajduth-restaurant.co.uk
Ruby, Cantonese & Chinese
Restaurant
www.rubychineserestaurant.co.uk
Ristorante Sorrento
Italian restaurant
www.sorrento-italian-restaurant.co.uk
The George Hotel
carvery restaurant
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The Lombard Chinese takeaway
Lombard Street 01543 254473
www.thelombard.co.uk
The Olive Tree restaurant
Tamworth Street 01543 263363
www.lichfieldolivetree.co.uk
Perry’s Fine Foods Café
café & outside caterers
Tamworth Street
01543 262882
www.perrysfinefoods.com
The Restaurant at Cathedral
Lodge Hotel
Beacon Street 01543 414500
www.cathedrallodgehotel.com
The Food Room
sandwich & coffee shop
Minster Pool Walk 01543 411313
www.thefoodroom.co.uk
Tudor of Lichfield restaurant
Bore Street 01543 263951
www.tudorrow.com
The Green Room Bar
and Café at the Garrick
Castle Dyke
01543 412110
Bars & Cafés
Caffe Nero - Italian coffee shop
www.caffenero.com
The Paradise Lounge
bar/venue
Sandford Street 01543 418950
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Shopping
Causeway coffee shop
Dam Street 01543 257520
The Spark Café bar and events
thesparkcafebar.co.uk
Comfortin’ Food café
Subway sandwich shop
Market Street 01543 416684
Costa Coffee
Italian coffee shop
Bakers Lane 01543 263545
Three Spires Coffee Shop
Boots pharmacy
Tamworth Street
01543 263149
www.boots.com
Pubs
Cancer Research UK
Damn Fine Café
café & coffee shop
Flamingo Tea Rooms
Tamworth Street
01543 255588
Hindleys Bakery
café & bakery
www.hindleys-bakers.co.uk
Minster Tearooms
Dam Street 01543 410863
Horse and Jockey real ale pub
www.horseandjockeylichfield.co.uk
Queens Head pub
Queen Street 01543 410932
The Acorn Inn pub
www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk
The Scales pub
www.thescaleslichfield.co.uk
A.B.D Carpets Ltd.
Dam Street 01543 418747
CC Viyella
ladies clothes
www.ccfashion.co.uk
C.C. Wheate & Sons
antique & modern jewellers
City Jewellers of Lichfield
www.cityjewellers.co.uk
Classy Shoes and Heels
www.classyshoesandheels.co.uk
Country Style ladies clothing
Cure clothes shop
www.cureuk.com
Dame Oliver’s
womenswear & accessories
Dam Street 01543 256600
www.dameolivers.co.uk
Decades Vintage Boutique
vintage clothes and accessories
St. John Street
www.decadesvintage.co.uk
Digital Dragons Games
games shop
Lombard Street 07941 637793
Dress Code ladies clothing
Tudor Row 01543 255661
ES Jewellery
Blewitt Court (Bore Street)
01543 255879
www.es-jewellery.com
Flower Design By Kate
Bolt Court (Market Street)
01543 255311
www.flowerdesignbykate.co.uk
Friary Shoes
City Arcade (Market Street)
01543 263443
www.friaryshoes.co.uk
Ivison Florist
James Jordan Antiques
Conduit Street 01543 416281
Jessops
cameras, accessories & prints
www.jessops.com
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Julia Usher Jewellery
City Arcade (Bore Street)
01543 250400
www.juliausherjewellery.com
Katherine Jukes Interiors
interior design & gift shop
www.katherinejukesinteriors.com
La Boutique - clothing boutique
www.stylishboutique.co.uk
Lichfield Antiques Centre
antiques centre & shop
Minster Pool Walk
01543 416306
www.lichfieldantiquescentre.co.uk
Lichfield Computer Centre
www.lichfieldpc.co.uk
Lichfield Heritage Centre
coffee and gift shop
01543 256611
Marjorie Reader
ladies clothing
M.A. Sheldon jewellers
Michael’s Menswear Ltd.
Mooch Kids children’s boutique
Tudor Row 01543 414400
www.moochkids.com
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe
Nathan at Home/Hansons
bed Linen, blinds & curtains
www.hansonsathome.co.uk
Paraphernalia
furniture, homeware & gift shop
Tamworth Street
01543 250138
www.paraphernalia.com
Roman Originals
ladies clothing
www.romanoriginals.co.uk
Stardust Costumes
dancewear
Tamworth Street 0845 258 4151
stardustcostumes.co.uk
Room to Inspire interiors & gifts
www.roomtoinspire.co.uk
Tatlow Carpets Ltd.
City Arcade (Bore Street)
01543 264766
www.tatlowcarpets.co.uk
S&J Music music shop
www.sjmusicuk.co.uk
Salloways Jewellers
Rolex specialists
www.salloways.co.uk
Samuel Johnson Birthplace
bookshop
Breadmarket Street
01543 264972
Secret Garden florist
Tudor Row 01543 418710
www.secretgardenlichfield.co.uk
Tempest Ford Ford retailer
www.tempestford.co.uk
The Kitchen Shop
cookware & tableware
The Spellbound Bead Co.
bead shop
www.spellboundbead.co.uk
The Tales Press art supplies
Dam Street 01543 256777
Three Spires Shopping Centre
Wishes
bags & jewellery accessories
Tudor Row 01543 256741
Further Afield
Restaurants
The Waterfront restaurant
Barton under Needwood
01283 711500
Buzzard Valley Vineyard
restaurant
Drayton Bassett
Tamworth 0121 308 1951
[email protected]
The Restaurant at Best
Western Premier Moor Hall
Hotel & Spa
Four Oaks 0121 308 3751
Bars & Cafés
Barton Marina cafés & pub
01283 711500
Crackpotz Ceramic Café
Alrewas 01283 792666
www.crackpotz.co.uk
The Pantry coffee shop
Western bypass 01543 262805
The Sidings at Chasewater
Railway tea room & café
Chasewater 01543 452623
The Restaurant at
Netherstowe House
Netherstowe Lane
01543 254270
www.netherstowehouse.com
The Restaurant at
Swinfen Hall Hotel
Swinfen 01543 481494
www.swinfenhallhotel.co.uk
Shopping
Barton Marina boutique shops
01283 711500
Buzzard Valley Vineyard
Drayton Bassett
Tamworth 0121 308 1951
[email protected]
G-Scapes garden centre
Curborough Craft Centre
01543 256401
www.g-scapes.co.uk
Lichfield General Market
Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Weekly 9am - 4pm (except
Shrove Tuesday & the Tuesday
following Spring Bank Holiday)
Lichfield Market Square
Monthly on the first Thursday of
every month (except January)
9am - 3pm
Lichfield Market Square
Traditional markets selling a wide
selection of value for money
goods from reputable traders.
Established Farmers’ Market,
wide selection of stalls selling
fresh local produce and arts and
crafts.
01543 309853 07970 861570
[email protected]
01543 309853 07970 861570
[email protected]
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Packington Moor Farm Shop
and Café
Jerrys Lane, Lichfield
01543 481223
www.packingtonmoor-farmshop.co.uk
The Plant Plot garden centre
Western bypass 01543 262805
Wickes
kitchens, bathrooms & DIY
Vulcan Road 01543 516900
www.wickes.co.uk
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- the gardener’s friend all year round
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The next What’s On will be out in August and will list events from September
through to the new year, to join the mailing list call 01543 412112
or email [email protected]
Organising an event? If you are organising an event between mid September
and January and would like it to appear in the next edition of What’s On,
call Emily Robinson on 01543 308215 before the 5 June 2012.
Project Part-Financed
by the European Union
Proud to be a part of
publication
European Regional
Development Fund
All listings were correct when this booklet was printed. Visit Lichfield cannot be held
responsible for any events that are cancelled or changed. If you want to double check any
details visit www.visitlichfield.co.uk or contact the event organisers.
Photography by kind permission of Lichfield Mercury, Robert Yardley, Lichfield Cathedral, Drayton Manor Theme Park,
Lichfield District Arts Association, Lichfield City Council, Lichfield Camera Club, Lichfield Garrick & Chasewater Railway.
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