Category: Leisure, culture and heritage

1924 Leisure, culture and heritage posts found.

Historic mourning ring loaned to museum for display

20/12/2022
The Sarah Hill mourning ring

A 279-year-old mourning ring related to one of Shropshire’s most influential families has been loaned to Shropshire museums service to be displayed…

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Volunteers recognised for service to Shropshire museums

16/12/2022

Enthusiastic volunteers who share their knowledge and experience with visitors at venues across Shropshire Council’s Museums Service are being recognised for their…

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Musicians – Ensemble! Shropshire Music Service launches new ensembles in New Year

15/12/2022
Shropshire Music Service Ensembles

Shropshire Music Service, part of Shropshire Council, is launching a brand-new suite of ensembles to welcome in 2023. Eleven ensembles will be…

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Ponies, presents and plenty of people at Shropshire library’s festive celebrations

15/12/2022

A Shropshire Council library has notched up another successful celebration – welcoming hundreds of people through its doors for some festive entertainment.…

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Small Shropshire branch library offers a big welcome

14/12/2022

  One of Shropshire Council’s smallest branch libraries is offering a big welcome to anyone wanting company and a chat. Gobowen Library…

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Medieval brooch found in north Shropshire declared treasure

08/12/2022
A circular brooch made of silver gilt

A Medieval brooch discovered in a field in north Shropshire has been declared treasure by a coroner. The silver gilt brooch is…

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Shropshire Library Strategy going to Cabinet meeting next week

06/12/2022
An image of Shrewsbury Public Library in Massachusetts, USA

Shropshire Council’s Cabinet is being asked to approve a fresh approach to the way the county’s libraries are run and the services…

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News from our partners: Walkers warned of route diversions and temporary closures during Offa’s Dyke conservation works

06/12/2022

News from our partners Offa’s Dyke Conservation Project Walkers enjoying Offa’s Dyke as it passes the old county town of Montgomery, it…

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Bookings now being taken for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

28/11/2022
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel advertising poster

Tickets are on sale for the stage show of the celebrated The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel when it opens at Shropshire Council’s…

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Shrewsbury Market Hall calls for votes in bid to win national title

28/11/2022
Great British Market Awards 2023 graphic

Fans of Shrewsbury Market Hall are being urged to cast their vote in a national competition to find the country’s best market.…

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