Category: Leisure, culture and heritage

1941 Leisure, culture and heritage posts found.

‘A Christmas Carol’ guided tours in Shrewsbury this December

11/11/2014

The 1984 film of “A Christmas Carol” was filmed on location in Shrewsbury 30 years ago.  For anyone who has enjoyed this…

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Acton Scott Farm featured on BBC1’s Countryfile

10/11/2014

Cameras rolled at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm during half-term week, as BBC1’s Countryfile paid a visit to focus on crafts in the countryside.

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Wenlock History Day will showcase town’s archives

10/11/2014

Saturday 22 November 2014 sees an event taking place in Much Wenlock which celebrates an important body of local historical material being…

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Discover Secret Egypt at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

10/11/2014

A new exhibition coming to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery next year (24 January to 26 April 2015) will invite visitors to…

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Kick It Out tickets competition winner announced

06/11/2014

Shropshire FA offered schoolpupils the chance to win two tickets to the England v Slovenia Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley on Saturday 15 November 2014.

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Illustrated talk about wildlife at Severn Valley Country Park on 13 November

03/11/2014

Shropshire birder Jim Almond is visiting Severn Valley Country Park near Alveley to give an illustrated talk about the varied wildlife around…

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County Cup final sees intense final showdown

28/10/2014

News from our partners There was intense competition at the Shropshire Boccia Final this morning, a game similar to bowls or pétanque.…

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The Mere officially unveils the Green Flag

28/10/2014

On Thursday 30 October, the Mere at Ellesmere saw the unveiling of the Green Flag to celebrate being awarded the prestigious status.

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The face of Shrewsbury’s trade

27/10/2014

A fascinating website bringing together the best of the old and new of Shrewsbury’s outstanding shopping experience has been launched. The website, www.thefaceofshrewsburystrade.org.uk,…

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Chance to open the Cabinet of Curiosity at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

21/10/2014

Visitors to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery are invited to look for hidden treasures inside a "Cabinet of Curiosity" until 28 February 2015.

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