Sunday 3rd May - Line Up
Art Exhibition 10 - 3
'Flock to the Mere'
St Mary's Church Celebration of Flowers 10 - 5
Quilting Exhibition - Quaintly British
Knit & Natter Exhibition - Ismay's
Canal Boat Art Traders - Wharf head
Artisan Market Food & Drink - Wharf Head 11-4
Workshop - Make your own Stirling Silver Ring
Create your very own silver stacking ring in just two hours! Perfect for complete beginners—no experience needed.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be guided through the process of cutting, shaping, forming, and texturing your own silver ring. You’ll leave not only with a beautiful handmade piece, but a real sense of achievement (and quite possibly a new obsession)
All tools and materials are provided. Please bring glasses if needed for close-up work. For safety: long hair must be tied back, no open-toed shoes, and avoid loose clothing. (Please note: silversmithing requires a reasonable level of hand dexterity.)
£50 per person (2 hours)
Includes all materials and your finished silver stacking ring to take home.
The
Market Hall
11am - 12noon
Workshop - Make your own Felted Keyring for children
Join Emma our very own Crafty Spider at the Market hall to make your own felted keyring - this activity is for children and has a cost of £3.50
The
Market Hall
12pm - 1pm
Talk / Workshop How to get published with Catherine Wignall
How to get a literary agent (and get published)
Catherine Wignall is an Ellesmere-based author, screenwriter, and published playwright with a six figure US book deal, a Hollywood movie, and a children’s TV show to her name. Speaking from years of experience, Catherine will discuss the self-discipline required to be a freelance writer, the hard truths about becoming a traditionally published author, and key tips and tricks needed to land a literary agent.
Her first novel, She Who Makes Monsters, will be published by Sourcebooks (owned by Penguin Random House) in 2027. You can learn more about Catherine at catherinewignall.com
The Black Lion
12pm - 1pm
Millie Evans Sings
Millie Evans - Vocals4everyoccasion
Millie is a versatile singer performing hits from the 1950s to today. From vintage classics to modern chart-toppers, she brings energy, emotion, and crowd-pleasing music to any event.
Covering hits from the 1950s to today, she delivers powerful vocals and vibrant performances designed to light up any occasion.
The Black Lion
1pm - 2pm
Moolah
4:15pm - 5pm
Mere Melodies
Mere Melodies need very little introduction as they are such a well known talented group based here in Ellesmere - Come along to St Mary's and enjoy an hour of song.
Mere Melodies is a mixed choir, founded in 2004. The choir sings a range of music, including choral and traditional pieces and also songs from musicals. The Musical Director is Julian Cattley.
The choir performs two concerts a year, with no charge for entry but any profits from a raffle and donations are distributed to local charities.
Members of the choir share a love of making music through singing and sing for their own and others' enjoyment. Fun is the prime objective!
Any enquiries to Sue Ardill (Chair) 07875 169614
St Mary's Church
2pm - 3pm
Ellesmere Amature Dramatics
Our well established 'Am Dram' will perform a one act play in the stunning backdrop of St Mary's.
The play centres around a small group of ladies on the committee trying to plan the church congretional dinner-meeting. Needless to say, while the ideas and suggestions come willingly, when it comes to assuming responsibility, it is a totally different matter. We hope everyone enjoys it.
St Mary's Church
3:15pm - 4pm
Forgotten tales from WW2 with Shaun Higgins
Heroes in the Sky is a theatrical storytelling presentation which brings to life forgotten tales from the aerial war in Britain during WW2. From stories of pilots and derring-do, to anecdotes from the homefront, the lives of civilians as well as female pilots, the piece has a strong Shropshire flavour, with a number of references to local wartime activity. In turns humorous and reflective, this is a chance for an audience to gain an insight into an overlooked corner of history, through the lens of a quasi-theatrical storytelling experience.
Watch experienced writer, actor and director, Shaun Higgins:
The Black Lion
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Trixi Field Jazz
Trixi Field is a jazz chanteuse, pianist, ukulelist, songwriter and composer based in Ellesmere, offering jazz standards, blues, latin numbers, and original songs.
Come along for some laid-back, romantic-mood jazz at the Ellesmere Arts Festival:
The Magic
Lantern
5pm - 6pm
Folk Evening
Join us for a generic folky evening and a few pints at The White Hart historic pub.