Category: Leisure, culture and heritage

1789 Leisure, culture and heritage posts found.

News from our partners: Local NHS and councils encourage residents to keep active

20/09/2023
National Fitness Day prize draw

News from our partners NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin / Integrated Care System Local health and social care organisations are gearing up…

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Explore Shropshire’s offers as part of National Fitness Day 2023

19/09/2023
National Fitness Day prize draw

Shropshire Council is getting behind National Fitness Day 2023 (Wednesday 20 September 2023) with a host of offers to encourage people to…

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Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery scores top rating on Tripadvisor

14/09/2023
An image of the front of Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery in The Square.

People sharing their love for Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery have earned the Shrewsbury venue a place in the top 10% of…

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Audiences rooting for Jack and the Beanstalk as panto season gets closer

13/09/2023
Robert Macey, Shropshire Council's Cabinet member for culture and digital (in suit), with the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk at Shropshire Council’s Theatre Severn

Pantomime season is nearly upon us and ticket sales for Jack and the Beanstalk at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury are already growing…

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Permission sought to begin demolition of closed Whitchurch swimming pool

08/09/2023
The Whitchurch centre that is planned for demolition

Shropshire Council is applying for permission to begin the demolition of the closed Whitchurch Swimming Pool, as well as the former youth…

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Parts of Whitchurch Civic Centre to close until RAAC inspection is carried out

07/09/2023
Whitchurch civic centre

Parts of Whitchurch Civic Centre are to close to the public after an assessment identified RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) roof beams…

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More treasures recovered from Shropshire’s fields to be acquired for museum

05/09/2023
Silver whistle. Photo: National Museums Liverpool

John Ellery, HM Senior Coroner for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, has ruled in four separate treasure inquests today (Tuesday 5 September 2023):…

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New tourism strategy submitted for approval

29/08/2023
Shewsbury Castle with a crowd of people observing outdoor theatre

The Shropshire Destination Management Plan 2023-2025 has been submitted for approval to Shropshire Council’s Cabinet after input from our residents. The plan…

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Armed Forces Covenant team shortlisted for national veterans awards

23/08/2023
Two women and a man looking through a picture frame

Shropshire Council’s Armed Forces Covenant team has been shortlisted, along with two Veterans who volunteer, in the English Veterans Awards 2023. The…

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News from our partners: Invitation to take part in Oswestry CultureFest

15/08/2023

Organisers of Oswestry CultureFest are inviting groups to take a stall at the event this year. Oswestry CultureFest is on Saturday 9…

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