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Welcome to West Midlands News
wmnews.co.uk is a NEW innovative website just for the West
Midlands - Whats on in the West Midlands and Birmingham, Business Directory, Job Vacancies. On these pages you will find information which is useful to anyone who
lives, works, studies or just visiting the area, all at a touch of a button.
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Human Planet Live 26th March 2012 LG Arena, Birmingham
BBC Worldwide and award-winning composer Nitin Sawhney have joined forces to create Human Planet Live, a live orchestral performance set against the backdrop of a cinematic presentation of scenes from the hit BBC Earth natural history series. Human Planet Live will take audiences on a journey that explores our planet and the awe-inspiring relationship between human beings and nature, presenting a stunning portrait of how humankind and nature exist together in symbiosis. The live show has been designed to create an unforgettable family experience, as well as appeal to fans of great orchestral music.
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Human Planet Live 30th March 2012 Capital FM Arena Nottingham
BBC Worldwide and award-winning composer Nitin Sawhney have joined forces to create Human Planet Live, a live orchestral performance set against the backdrop of a cinematic presentation of scenes from the hit BBC Earth natural history series. Human Planet Live will take audiences on a journey that explores our planet and the awe-inspiring relationship between human beings and nature, presenting a stunning portrait of how humankind and nature exist together in symbiosis. The live show has been designed to create an unforgettable family experience, as well as appeal to fans of great orchestral music.
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Shropshire Modellers' Show 1 April 2012 RAF Museum Cosford
Shropshire Modellers' Show 1 April 2012 RAF Museum Cosford - Hundreds of models on display including examples of aircraft, ships, cars and commercial vehicles. Other attractions include club displays and trade stands. A tombola will run all day offering a range of excellent prizes and the show will also be hosting an open competition where modellers of all ages and abilities can enter their creations to win a much coveted award. If you are interested in having a stall at the show, please contact show organiser Gary Stevens on 01939 270481.
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Cold War Trail 1 April 2012 - 15 April 2012 RAF Museum Cosford
Cold War Trail 1 April 2012 - 15 April 2012 RAF Museum Cosford - The 'Cold War Investigation' trail guides children around the Museum's award winning National Cold War Exhibition with a series of cryptic clues and quizzes. Each detective will need to correctly answer each of the questions in order to discover the name of the secret spy. So if you have any young detectives in your family and are up for the challenge, pick up your trail from the admissions desk on arrival.
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Kelmarsh Game and Country Fair 21 & 22 April 2012 Kelmarsh Hall Northamptonshire NN6 9LY
The Kelmarsh Game and Country Fair 21 & 22 April 2012 marks the start of the game fair season, and is the fastest growing event in the Countryman Fairs portfolio. Showcasing country life at its best, the Kelmarsh Game and Country Fair attracts a fusion of families and field sports enthusiasts who take part in an outstanding range of countryside attractions and family entertainment.
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Ludlow Spring Festival 12 - 13 May 2012
Ludlow Spring Festival 12 - 13 May 2012 is now in its third year and with over 140 real ales on draught from small breweries in Wales and the Marches, producers selling seriously good food, a huge display of classic cars all washed down with fantastic music inside Ludlow Castle.
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Open Cockpits Evening 19 May 2012 RAF Museum Cosford
Open Cockpits Evening 19 May 2012 RAF Museum Cosford - Join us for a special evening where a selection of aircraft and cockpits will be available for close viewing. This is an evening event from 6.00pm to 8.30pm. Admission price £10.00 per person - Tickets are limited and only available to buy in advance from the museum. Please note: Minimum height requirement of 1.07 metres applies for accessing aircraft cockpits.
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Althorp Estate Country Show 19th - 20th May Althorp, Northampton, NN7 4HQ
Althorp Estate Country Show 19th - 20th May Althorp, Northampton, NN7 4HQ. Held in the grounds of historic Althorp, family home of the Spencer family, this well established Country Show is now in its third year, with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees. The house and gardens are also open to the public at a special discounted rate.
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RAF Cosford Air Show Sunday 17 June 2012
RAF Cosford Air Show Sunday 17 June 2012 is one of the country's top aviation events attracting thousands of people of all ages to a day of wonder, excitement and entertainment every year with the proceeds of the event going to RAF and local charities.
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Folk At The Oak - 24th July 2012 - Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Folk At The Oak - 24th July 2012 - Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The next confirmed act for Folk by the Oak 2012 is Chris Wood. The current BBC Folk Singer of The Year skilfully combines the political with the personal. Willow Foundation is a Hatfield-based charity providing special days for seriously ill 16-40 year olds. 50p from each Folk by the Oak ticket is donated to Willow. The 2011 festival raised £6,800 both through the ticket contribution and your own donations on the day.
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The Shugborough Hall & Country Show 28th and 29th July 2012 Shugborough Estate, Milford Nr Stafford, ST17 0XB
The Shugborough Hall & Country Show Shugborough Estate, Milford Nr Stafford, ST17 0XB 28th and 29th July 2012. Set in the beautiful parkland of Shugborough Hall this Family Country Show with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees. Also on Sunday at this event, we're proud to host the Companion Dog Show - so bring along a canine friend and have a go! (And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care).
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Althorp Park Summer Picnic Proms – Northamptonshire – 11 August 2012
Althorp Park Summer Picnic Proms – Northamptonshire – 11 August 2012. The UK's premier classical picnic proms with Spitfire, cannons, cavalry and fireworks! Widely regarded as the most exciting summer proms concert in the country, with thousands of fans returning year after year. Pack up a picnic, stock up on fizz and join the party in some of the most beautiful locations in Britain.
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Ragley Hall Summer Picnic Proms – Warwickshire – 18 August 2012
Ragley Hall Summer Picnic Proms – Warwickshire – 18 August 2012. The UK's premier classical picnic proms with Spitfire, cannons, cavalry and fireworks! Widely regarded as the most exciting summer proms concert in the country, with thousands of fans returning year after year. Pack up a picnic, stock up on fizz and join the party in some of the most beautiful locations in Britain.
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The Midland Game Fair 15 - 16 September 2012 Weston Park Shropshire TF11 8LE
The Midland Game Fair is the country's leading showcase of country sports and a true celebration of rural life. Renowned as the annual meeting place for country sports enthusiasts, the Midland has evolved into a comprehensive countryside event that now attracts more than 90,000 visitors. Throughout its growth the Midland has retained its legendary atmosphere, visitors, competitions and arena profile, making the Midland the most unforgettable in the game fair calendar.
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Battle of Britain Weekend 15 September 2012 - 16 September 2012 RAF Museum Cosford
Battle of Britain Weekend 15 September 2012 - 16 September 2012 RAF Museum Cosford - Special weekend to mark this important event in Royal Air Force history. Activities including: - Real life working Merlin & Griffon engine demonstrations (lasting 30 mins) - WWII RAF Group/Ops Room - Film Showings B of B Outtakes - Children's Activities - Wartime Classroom Session - Wartime Menu in Refuel Restaurant - Farm setting with animals from Hoo Farm - Military Vehicles - Full Size Replica Spitfire (charges apply for cockpit access) - Battle of Britain Veteran Guests Q & A Session
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Open Cockpits Evening 22 September 2012 RAF Museum Cosford
Open Cockpits Evening 22 September 2012 RAF Museum Cosford - A selection of historic aircraft and cockpits will be available for close viewing for a limited number of visitors, allowing rare inside access to some of the World’s most historic aircraft. This is an evening event open from 6.00pm to 8.30pm. Admission price £10.00 per person - numbers will be limited and admission is by advance ticket only. Please note: Minimum height requirement of 1.07 metres applies for accessing aircraft cockpits.
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Search and Rescue Half Term 22 October 2012 - 26 October 2012 RAF Museum Cosford
Search and Rescue Half Term 22 October 2012 - 26 October 2012 RAF Museum Cosford This Half Term, children over 5 can join in a free and exciting activity in which both they and their friends will become active participants in an air sea rescue and discover how the Royal Air Force mounts such operations in hazardous conditions. In each session children will be able to experience what it is really like to be marooned in a life raft and will learn various survival techniques, with their fellow crew members. Participants will also watch a DVD of an actual RAF rescue and learn of some of the dangers of the sea.
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Conservation Centre Open Week 12 November 2012 - 17 November 2012 RAF Museum Cosford
Conservation Centre Open Week 12 November 2012 - 17 November 2012 RAF Museum Cosford - The Michael Beetham Conservation Centre (MBCC) is one of the finest aircraft conservation centres in the world. To enable greater public access and understanding of the centre's work, it will be opening its doors to visitors for one special week. Visitors will gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to aircraft conservation work and have a rare opportunity to view current projects including the Wellington Bomber. Viewing is from 10.15am to 1.00pm and entry is FREE.
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Remembrance Service 11 November 2012 RAF Museum Cosford
Remembrance Service 11 November 2012 RAF Museum Cosford - There will be a service of remembrance taking place in the Museum's Hangar 1 in front of the Comet with visitors, ATC and RAF personnel present. All visitors are welcome to join the service for this act of remembrance for those who lost their lives in conflict. Visitors are asked to assemble in Hangar 1 by 10.30am.
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Shipley Gardens
Shipley Gardens surround a 17th century Wye Valley Homestead standing upon the site of previous dwellings that since Roman times have administered the adjacent ford and former ferry. The Gardens created during the last 40 years by the Author & Landscape Architect - Bob Macadie, are set within 30 acres of mixed environmental habitats as a magical structure of garden rooms moulded into the base of the escarpment next to the flood plain of the valley floor. There are unique atmospheric Tea Rooms and Garden Rooms of surprise and informality with lecterns of whimsical information.
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Birmingham National Sea Life Centre
The National SEA LIFE Centre spans three floors of a striking building designed by Sir Norman Foster. Climb past amazing display tanks teeming with sea creatures. The centre's brand new Sensorama 4-D Cinema launched with rave reviews at Easter and has been since then showing Planet Earth: Shallow Seas 4-D Experience where visitors can dive under the waves and swim with whales and dolphins. Sensorama 4-D now presents the only UK showing of SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D every day from 10am to 12noon during the summer holidays.
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A Full Day of Extreme Powerboating - Warwickshire
On this action packed day you will get the chance to drive three types of high speed single seat powerboats. The awesome monohull, the speedy catamaran or the exhilarating hydroplane. All the boats are capable of speeds over 50mph and it feels a lot faster when you are only inches from the water. Guaranteed to leave the pulse racing, the day is run by a World speed record holder and so you can be sure this is the real deal!
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Jousting Experience - Warwick
Travel back in time and be a Knight for the day in this action packed medieval thrills experience. With expert horsemen and actors at your side you will be taught the skills used by Knights including how to use a shield and lance, horse control, how to strike targets, mounted period games and foot fights with swords and quarterstaffs. The event concludes with the chance to dress in medieval costume and show off your skills in a mini medieval tournament.
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Birds of Prey Experience in Warwickshire
Spend a half day learning all about birds of prey. This hands on course offers you the chance to spend time with an experienced falconer who will share their knowledge of the history of falconry, owning and flying birds of prey and the characteristics of different species. You will be shown how to pick up and carry a hawk, and will move on to the early stages of training the bird to fly to fist.
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Ferrari and Lamborghini Driving Experience - Warwickshire & Leicestershire
Drive a Lamborghini Gallardo and Ferrari 360 in one session! After receiving instruction from a professional, you will enjoy a glimpse of the playboy lifestyle as you drive two sports cars normally reserved for the super-rich. There really is no more rewarding way to blast the corners and straights of some of the UK's most exciting circuits. The incredible pace and timeless quality of these cars raises just a single question: which do you prefer?
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