What’s On Sat 8th & Sun 9th <strong>July</strong> Open Gardens 13 gardens <strong>in</strong> <strong>Cannock</strong> Wood & Gentleshaw with a very varied mix of sizes <strong>and</strong> styles to enjoy with refreshments available. Several have wonderful views <strong>and</strong> some are partially accessible for wheelchair users. Free park<strong>in</strong>g at village hall. Location: Village Hall, Buds Road, WS15 4NB. Time: 11am - 5pm Price: Entry by programme (£5 for each adult), available from the Village Hall. Visit www.cwggc.co.uk/events for more <strong>in</strong>formation. Saturday 22nd <strong>July</strong> K<strong>in</strong>gs Bromley Show A family event for all ages with live music, fun dog show, artisan craft market, food <strong>and</strong> bars, children’s enterta<strong>in</strong>ment, falconry display <strong>and</strong> stunt motorbike show, plus lots more for people of all ages! Free park<strong>in</strong>g. More <strong>in</strong>fo at www.k<strong>in</strong>gsbromleyshow.co.uk. Time: 10am-7pm Price: Tickets £8 per adult, children under 16 £4, under 5s free. Sat 12th & Sun 13th <strong>August</strong> The Battle for Mercia 2 Follow<strong>in</strong>g the success of last year’s event, Mercia Spirits Lab will once aga<strong>in</strong> transform<strong>in</strong>g the grounds of the Georgian Mansion back to the Dark Ages where the Vik<strong>in</strong>gs have <strong>in</strong>vaded <strong>and</strong> set up camp. Come <strong>and</strong> see how they lived with a work<strong>in</strong>g vik<strong>in</strong>g village, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g axe throw<strong>in</strong>g, archery, food stalls, children’s activities <strong>and</strong> so much more! Venue: Bishton Hall, Bellamour Lane, <strong>Rugeley</strong>. Price: £3 per adult, kids go free. Every Thursday <strong>in</strong> Aug (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th <strong>and</strong> 31st) Summer Fun at Sam’s House H<strong>and</strong>s-on family craft activities for the holidays. A different activity each week themed on Johnson’s Scottish travels 250 years ago – from mak<strong>in</strong>g your own coats of arms to wobbly Lock Ness monsters! Venue: The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum, Market Square, Lichfield Time: 11am & 12 noon Price: £3.50 per child (accompany<strong>in</strong>g adults free) F<strong>in</strong>d out more <strong>and</strong> book onl<strong>in</strong>e at www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk, call 01543 264 972 or email sjmuseum@lichfield.gov.uk. 26 Promote your event <strong>in</strong> our What’s On guide <strong>and</strong> reach over 8,000 homes <strong>and</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>esses for only £20 for bus<strong>in</strong>esses <strong>and</strong> £10 for charities. Entries must be 50 words maximum. To book contact Rebecca Hill 07970 513144 rebeccahillcitylife@gmail.com Please clearly mark your email ‘What’s On <strong>Rugeley</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Cannock</strong>'.
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