Category: Leisure, culture and heritage

1909 Leisure, culture and heritage posts found.

Steaming Down the Valley – race against a steam train

24/02/2026
GWR Pannier Tank 7714 photo by Andy Taylor

Shropshire Council is delighted to be hosting a new, multi-sport event at Severn Valley Country Park in Alveley. ‘Steaming Down the Valley’…

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Shropshire Day: a celebration of our great county

23/02/2026
An image of two cyclists on The Portway on the Long Mynd in the Shropshire Hills on a sunny day.

Today is Shropshire Day. The county day, 23 February, was chosen in honour of St Milburga, Benedictine abbess of Wenlock and whether…

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Improvement works get under way at SpArC Bishop’s Castle Leisure Centre

18/02/2026
SpArC

A series of major improvement works get under way at Bishops Castle Arts and Leisure Centre this week as part of a…

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Deadline extended to support the creation of an inclusive outdoor space in Much Wenlock

17/02/2026
The team at the Cavalier Centre are currently fundraising for an exciting new project.

A volunteer-led charity in Much Wenlock has made a renewed plea for public support to crowdfund for an inclusive outdoor space through…

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Strong community support for planned enhancements at Abbey Foregate

17/02/2026
Camlins Landscape Architects in Abbey Foregate

News from our partners New seating, planting and other aesthetic upgrades are set to be introduced at the entrance to Abbey Foregate…

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Shropshire Council backs six towns in bids to become UK Town of Culture 2028

13/02/2026

Shropshire Council is pleased to confirm its support for Broseley, Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry and Shrewsbury as each prepares to submit…

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A special church service for Shropshire Day 2026

10/02/2026
St Mary’s Church, Sutton Maddock, Shifnal

News from our partners Each February, the ceremonial county of Shropshire celebrates Shropshire Day on 23 February, which is the feast day…

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Shrewsbury Market Hall wins ‘Best Community Market’ award

06/02/2026

Shrewsbury Market Hall has won a fifth national award at the Great British Market Awards – the ‘Oscars’ equivalent for British markets.…

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Shropshire Council launches new sponsorship opportunities

05/02/2026
Theatre Severn

Shropshire Council has announced a new sponsorship programme, offering businesses and organisations the chance to support some of its cultural and leisure…

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Lyneal Trust charity operating as usual on Whitchurch Canal

03/02/2026
The holiday boat, Shropshire Maid,

News from our partners Following the much publicised breach on the Llangollen Canal at Whitchurch, The Lyneal Trust charity have advised that…

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