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St David's Day 2019: Where to celebrate across Shropshire and the Midlands

Bright green leeks, yellow daffodils and red dragons are set to be seen across the streets of Wales for St David's Day.

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St David's Day

The annual event, that takes place on March 1, celebrates the Welsh patron saint with a variety of events across Wales, and further afield.

Looking for somewhere to celebrate St David's Day in Mid-Wales, Shropshire and the Midlands? Take a look at our top picks below:

Is there an event we've missed? Email webdesk@expressandstar.co.uk and let us know.

February 23 - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

A celebratory concert featuring Caernarfon Male Voice Choir and Goronwy Male Voice Choir comes to Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn for St David's Day.

The event will see performances from soprano Morgan Darcy Rees-Deacon, xylophonist Lauren Rosborough, and compere Dilwyn Price for the show in support of Marie Curie Shrewsbury.

Tickets cost £20 including a programme.

For more information, click here.

March 1 - Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is to host an international themed St David’s Day event to raise money to help fund overseas competitors to the festival.

Music Director of the festival, Dr Edward-Rhys Harry, said: “The Saint David’s Day event will help to raise vital funds for the bursary fund ensuring that we can welcome as many international competitors to Llangollen in July as possible.

"It is great to see such talented local performers giving their time to support this cause.

“It is definitely going to be a traditional event not to be missed and is most certainly the perfect excuse to celebrate both Welsh culture and international inclusivity.”

The traditional format of the Cymanfa Ganu - the congregational singing of hymns - will be conducted by Leigh Mason of Côr Meibion Froncysyllte, and will feature musical items from the Llangollen Silver Band and the James Lambert Singers.

Llangollen Eisteddfod ex-chairman, Gethin Davies, will be Master of Ceremonies sharing messages of support from the festival’s overseas competitors, as well as festival president and humanitarian, Terry Waite CBE.

Tickets cost £5.

For more information, click here.

March 1 - The Squire Yorke, Wrexham

Head to The Squire Yorke in Wrexham this St David's Day for a night of live music.

The venue will be celebrating and singing as many Welsh songs as possible.

All styles and abilities are welcome to perform music as well a poetry, storytelling, stand up and more.

This event is free to attend.

For more information, click here.

March 1 - The Patrick Kavanagh Bar, Birmingham

Celebrate the beauty of Welsh poetry at The Patrick Kavanagh Bar in Birmingham.

The event will be hosted by Tessa Lowe and will also incorporate music.

This event is free to attend.

For more information, click here.

St David's Day

March 1 - Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham

Once again this year Wrexham will be celebrating St. David’s Day in style with activities for the whole family at Tŷ Pawb.

For the parade, participants will be assembling outside the Guild Hall at 12.45 pm.

A parade will take place at 1pm and will end at the venue itself where celebrations will continue.

This event is free to attend.

For more information, click here.

March 1 - Bridgnorth RFC

Enjoy a special themed dinner for St David's Day at Bridgnorth RFC.

Guests can enjoy a traditional three course meal followed by live entertainment.

Tickets cost £20.

For more information, click here.

March 1 - The National Trust, Erddig, Wrexham

Enjoy woodland fun and crafts at National Trust attraction Erddig in Wrexham.

Youngsters can take part in special St David's Day crafts as part of the venue's programme of events.

This event is free to attend.

For more information, click here.