Spirit Of The Blitz Town Hall Friday 30th September, 2pm, Doors open 1.30pm.

Celebrating the best of British wartime entertainment as part of Welshpool 1940s weekend
A tribute to the legendary stars who kept us smiling through our darkest days, Spirit of the Blitz recaptures the patriotic optimism of war-torn Britain.
Sing along to swinging hits like Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree, Bless 'Em All, Leaning On A Lamp-Post, and of course, We'll Meet Again.
Starring Andy Eastwood, Maggie O’Hara and Pete Lindup, this feel-good show recreates all your forties favourites, including Vera Lynn, George Formby, Max Miller, Bing Crosby, Anne Shelton and Gracie Fields... A truly heart-warming afternoon of live music and laughter.
For those who remember the war years, Spirit Of The Blitz is a trip down memory lane; for those who don't, it’s a Sentimental Journey back through time to the glorious melodies and good clean comedy that accompanied the nation's 'finest hour'.

Tickets £8, Concessions £6 available from Welshpool Jewellers or Theatre Hafren Box Office 01686 614555 or on line at www.thehafren.co.uk

Miltary Wives Concert

Shawbury Military Wives Choir were formed in February 2012 and is part of the Military Wives Choir Foundation. The MWCF currently has 75 choirs spread across the world and Shawbury currently has approximately 27 members.
No auditions or requirement to read music is necessary, just a willingness to have a go and enjoy.
We have been honoured to have had some wonderful events over the last 4 years. In 2013 we were chosen as one of 7 choirs to be the support act for Sir Cliff Richard. We have sang the National Anthem at The Grand National in 2014 and performed at the Anglican Cathedral Liverpool in aid of SSAFA in the same year. More recently the Military Wives Choir Foundation have supported Lulu on her most recent tour which involved 43 choirs at 35 venues across the country and Shawbury joined Cosford MWC at Theatre Severn in March. We were also thrilled to perform alongside Blake in Market Drayton on their ‘Stage and Screen’ tour in June. These are just a small selection of some of the exciting opportunities we have had together over the years with many, many other wonderful local and national events but it is much more than just the events.
The choir primarily offers friendship, support and a sense of belonging. A real chance to have some 'me' time. The ladies know that should they need any of us, we would be there for them.

See the choir perform with their guest artistes at the Methodist Church Welshpool on Sunday 2nd October at 7.30pm doors open 7pm.
Tickets £6 available from Welshpool Jewellers or Theatre Hafren Box Office 01686 614555 or on line at www.thehafren.co.uk

BARNABAS THE MUSICAL

As you will see from the attached poster, Roger Jones and the Christian Music Ministries team will be in Welshpool for the weekend of 25th and 26th June, when the High Street Church will be the venue at 7.30pm on Saturday for a performance of "Barnabas", Roger's newest musical, as part of its UK Launch Tour. It will be directed by Roger, and sung by the church's Jubilate Singers, with soloists from CMM. Admission is free, and we look forward to welcoming you to this event

1940s WEEKEND ANNOUNCED

Following the success of last year's 1940s weekend, the organisers are planning to repeat the event again this year.

Over the weekend Friday 30th September through to Sunday 2wnd October the town will be transfered back in time.

Held in and around the town centre the event will feature singalong and swing singers, re-enactors, vintage vehicles military & Civilian, 1940s Variety Show, 1940s themed dinner, Blitz Ball , exhibitions, talks, displays and much more.

Organisers hope to involve as many organisations, individuals as possible. Anyone wishing to get involved are asked to get in touch.

TEL: 07782 155342 or E Mail alan60s@live.com

CHOIR CONCERT

There will be a weapons amnesty at the door for rehearsals between Cantiones Choir and Guilsfield Singers as we put aside historical national hostilities in preparation for our joint concerts on 9th April in Oswestry and 16th April in Welshpool. 

Do join 

7.30pm Saturday 16th April

Welshpool Town Hall

Welshpool SY21 7JQ

Concerts include works by: Mozart, Bob Chilcott, Rossini, Bach, Haydn, Faure and more ...

Tickets at £10 (U16s free) available at the door or from Welshpool Jewellers, 41 High Street, or by telephoning 01691 238227

LIBRARY RHYME TIME

WELSHPOOL SOCIETY

THE WELSHPOOL SOCIETY Projected programme for 2016-2017

Meeting at the Corn Exchange, 7.30pm Admission £2.50 per person

2016

12^th January Paul Belford, CPAT, “Offa’s Dyke: Understanding and Conservation.”

8^th March Rachel Jones “Scenes in a Welshpool Churchyard: Digging up the Dead.”

SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY

Tickets for this the 7th annual New Year Party are now on Sale and available from :- Flaunt It Card & Gift Shop in Cumberland Place or Welshpool Jewellers in High Street, priced £6.

Includes full afternoon programme of entertainment, mystery guest star, afternoon tea, bumper raffle etc.

Entertainment will include local guitar vocalist Alan Herbert, comedy speciality act, magician Paul Ray, a female singer, plus a mystery star guest.

Mystery guests in the past have included - comedians Jimmy Cricket, Stu Francis, Tony Barton, Berni Flint; singing star Tammy Jones, Soap star Vince Earl (Brookside), Television Presenter Paul Hayes (Cash In Attic) and champion boxer John H Stracey.

Any individuals or businesses interested in supporting the event should call Alan on 07782 166342.

Remember doors open 1.30pm, for a 2pm prompt start.