Category: Leisure, culture and heritage

1746 Leisure, culture and heritage posts found.

New shelving for two Shropshire libraries

05/12/2023
Energy efficient lighting at Church Stretton Library

Library users in Church Stretton and Bridgnorth are facing disruption while new shelving is being installed in their local branches. The Friends…

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New Ready Reads service launched for Whitchurch Library users

05/12/2023
Whitchurch Library staff with a reader returning books today on the market stall

A new Ready Reads service has been launched for people affected by the temporary closure of Whitchurch Library. Library staff will take…

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Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre announces pool opening

30/11/2023
A picture of a swimmer to depict an example of leisure facilities

The main pool at the Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre in Shrewsbury will re-open to the public on Wednesday 13 December at…

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Board members and supporters of the new Vibrant Shropshire Cultural Compact gather for launch

29/11/2023
Vibrant Shropshire logo

  The new Vibrant Shropshire Cultural Compact was launched on Wednesday 15 November at The Guildhall in Shrewsbury. The sell-out event brought…

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News from our partners: Children’s Christmas Toy Appeal launches in Shropshire leisure centres

28/11/2023
A man and woman stood in front of a silver collecting box

Shropshire Community Leisure Trust has announced the launch of a charity drive, which will see customers and staff at the leisure centres…

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Families invited to enjoy a film and friendship with Friendship Through Films

23/11/2023
Puss In Boots

Shropshire Council has launched a new programme of film screenings to be enjoyed by the international communities who now call Shropshire their…

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Make way for a monster performance at Severn Valley Country Park

22/11/2023
Frankenstein bill poster

Audiences are being urged to book for a monster performance of Frankenstein at Severn Valley Country Park this weekend. Gloucester-based Rain or…

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Demolition works begin on site of closed old Whitchurch swimming pool

22/11/2023
Map of old Whitchurch swimming pool parking spaces during demolition

Contractors are carrying out preparation works ahead of demolition of the old Whitchurch swimming pool, neighbouring youth centre and Multi-Use Games Area.…

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News from our partners: Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty renamed National Landscapes

22/11/2023
Shropshire Hills National Landscape logo

News from our partners Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership Today (Wednesday 22 November 2023) all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in…

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Detectorist loans county treasure for show at museum and opens medieval forgery debate

20/11/2023
The seal at Buildwas Abbey where it is believed it originated

Visitors to Much Wenlock Museum can learn all about a new exhibit – which may have played a part in medieval forgery…

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