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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: White Bird  -a Wonder Story (12A)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n7.4 IMDB \nStruggling to fit in at his new school after being expelled for his treatment of Auggie Pullman\, Julian is visited by his grandmother and is transformed by the story of her attempts to escape Nazi-occupied France during World War II. \n“White Bird” is both a prequel and sequel to the 2017 film Wonder\, based on R.J. Palacio’s 2019 graphic novel of the same name. The story follows Julian Albans\, a former school bully from Wonder\, who struggles to fit in at his new school. His grandmother\, Sara\, visits him and recounts her childhood as a Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis in France during World War II. \nStarring Gillian Anderson\, Helen Mirren \nTickets £4 Carers FREE \nSupported by  the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital. \nTea & Biscuits £1 Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ /local Free Bus available \nWhite Bird (2024) Final Trailer – Gillian Anderson\, Helen Mirren – YouTube \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-white-bird-a-wonder-story-12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T150000
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SUMMARY:Live Music : SWINGS & ROUNDABOUTS - A Ronnie Lane Celebration
DESCRIPTION:SORRY THIS HAS SOLD OUT \nA celebration of Ronnie Lane’s 80th Birthday\, and in memory of Katy Lane. \nCharlie Hart (Slim Chance)\, Des Horsfall (Slim Chance/Kuschty Rye)\, Andy Mckerlie (Kuschty Rye) convene in a new trio SWINGS & ROUNDABOUTS  (with guests) – to bring you an afternoon of Ronnie songs\, tales & more\,  at the wonderful Sparc Theatre in Bishops Castle\, Shropshire.
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-swings-roundabouts-a-ronnie-lane-celebration/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T163000
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SUMMARY:D&D Easter One Shot Game
DESCRIPTION:Enter the World of Dungeons and Dragons\nJoin Us for a special Easter game session!\nSuitable for all levels \n“Always wanted to play D&D but didn’t know how to begin? This “Learn while you Play”   will focus on the three traditional “pillars” of RPGs: combat\, exploration\, and social interaction/roleplaying. \nOfficial D&D Dungeon Master’s (DM) will be your teachers and guides\nThere will be pre-generated characters and the DM  will work with the players to understand the character sheets for the adventure.  For example\, explain what a fearless fighter\, a sneaky Rouge or  even a highborn wizard can bring to the table .  The DM  will walk through combat and skill checks to provide the best experience for the game.” \nParticipants must be Age 11 +
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/dd-christmas-one-shot-game/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104939
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SUMMARY:Short Animated Films & Crafty Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spring is Here! \njoin us for a a selection of short animations  then stay  for a spring crafty making session  with Liz and team at SpArC theatre \nAll materials and ideas provided with plenty of freedom to be creative ! \n£3.50 per child or £6 for 2 children. \nAccompanying Adults FREE but please book a place so we know for seating and we would be grateful of a donation on the day if you want to make things too. \nAll ages welcome. Under 7’s must be accompanied. \n10 am -10.10- Arrive \n10.10-10.40- Watch Animation on the big SpArC Cinema Screen \n10.40 -12 Noon  – Making Workshop-  – All materials provided \nThis work shop is a collaboration with FLICKS IN THE STICKS
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/the-wrong-trousers-film-making-workshop/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Community,Film,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T155000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104939
CREATED:20250811T100553Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Film: Save the Cinema (12A)
DESCRIPTION:Based on  true story: A Welsh hairdresser starts a campaign With the help of a local politician\, they approach Steven Spielberg with the idea to premiere Jurassic Park in a bid to save the cinema. \n” 6.5  a moving story of hairdresser and theatre lover\, Liz Evans\, who campaigns in 1993 to save the ‘Lyric’ from closing down.” IMDB \nTickets £4 Carers FREE \nSupported by  Arts alive & the Friends of Bishop’s Castle Community\, Care Home and Hospital. \nTea & Biscuits £1 Accessible Cabaret seating/no steps/ hearing loop/ /local Free Bus available
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/afternoon-film-penguin-lessons12a/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104939
CREATED:20251215T110535Z
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SUMMARY:Arts Festival Ceilidh w/ This Way Up & Caller Jane Roberts
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis Way Up! are one of Shropshire’s own foremost Ceilidh bands with a big sound and unrivalled reputation for high energy. They are a multi instrumental 5 piece band\, playing guitar\, bass\, melodian\, sax\, whistle\, flute\, banjo\, mandolin and percussion with expert  Caller Jane Roberts . Join us for music and dancing ! \nSaturday 21st February 7.30pm Bishop’s Castle Arts festival ( \n  \nJoin us for a wonderful evening of music and dancing ! \nAdult £12 Child £3
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/arts-festival-ceilidh-with-this-way-up/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104939
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SUMMARY:Live Music: The Bishop's Castle Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Concert \nSaturday 21st February  1.30pm Bishop’s Castle Arts festival \nBishop’s Castle Orchestra \nThe Bishop’s Castle Orchestra  Afternoon Concert \nJoin us for a lovely afternoon of music all welcome \nAccessible and friendly  No need to book- refreshments available- suggested donation £5
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/live-music-the-bishops-castle-orchestra/
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104939
CREATED:20251215T104830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T105350Z
UID:6058-1771527600-1771534800@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:An Evening of Film\, Words and Music in Appreciation of the Apple
DESCRIPTION:An evening in appreciation of the apple : \nJoin us \,with Long Mynd Cider and the Poetry Pharmacy to celebrate this much loved fruit. \nLive readings \, Poems\, song and cider drinking  followed by a screening of: \nThe orchard of England: This heritage film brings together a wide-ranging and eccentric cast – farmers\, Travellers\, former apple-pickers\, clergymen\, wassailers\, cider makers\, fruit sellers – to explore the deep relationship between the people of Herefordshire its historic crop. \n \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/an-evening-in-appreciation-of-the-apple/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community,Film,Music,Theatre,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T220000
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SUMMARY:SpArC Christmas Prize Bingo
DESCRIPTION:SpArC Christmas Prize Bingo  \nFun packed evening for all   in aid of our beloved SpArC. Lucky Squares\, Raffle\, Great Prizes- Refreshments. £12 for 10 games\, 6 cards per game. \nNo Booking- pay on the day \nCash & Card accepted. \nDoors 7pm Eyes Down 8pm
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/sparc-christmas-prize-bingo-2/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104939
CREATED:20250909T160135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T113918Z
UID:5983-1761915600-1761926400@www.sparctheatre.co.uk
SUMMARY:D&D - Create and Paint Your Own Hero
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nDungeons & Dragons – Paint you own Mini Figure & Create a Character profile  \nCreate your D&D heroes’ character sheet and paint your chosen mini figure\, under the instruction of experienced D&D Gamemaster Once complete you can take them home and be ready for your next adventure \nThis special  session will be  led by an experienced Dungeon Master where you will learn the delicate techniques to paint your own D&D Mini figure to keep. Then The Dungeon master will help you to create a character profile for your figure . \nby Mimic Merch \n(Age 9 + Under 11 should be accompanied by a willing helper) \nOnly £4 per session \nPart of our Commission for This is Shropshire \n \n  \n 
URL:http://www.sparctheatre.co.uk/event/dd-create-and-paint-your-hero-by-mimic-merch/
LOCATION:SpArC Theatre
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Workshop
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