Category: Leisure, culture and heritage

1827 Leisure, culture and heritage posts found.

Shropshire Libraries launch ‘Shropshire Summer Reads’

10/06/2020
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Shropshire Libraries is challenging adults to join a countywide community of readers this summer and support local businesses in the process. From…

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Great Outdoors Wildlife Blog: Cuckoo Spit

09/06/2020
An image of a froghopper which can be found in the Shropshire countryside.

Everyone will be familiar with the curious appearance of cuckoo spit around the countryside at this time of year. Drops of white…

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Coronavirus: Planning underway for a phased reopening of libraries

04/06/2020
An image of Shrewsbury Library.

Although library branches in Shropshire currently remain closed in line with Government guidance, planning is well underway for a phased reopening of…

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Help us Keep Shropshire Tidy and don’t litter

04/06/2020

Shropshire Council is asking visitors to beauty spots across the county to do their bit to keep our parks and sites clean…

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Shropshire Libraries thank amazing Volunteers

02/06/2020
An image of Shrewsbury Library.

In celebration of Volunteers’ Week, Shropshire Libraries would like to thank all of the amazing volunteers who have dedicated over 11,000 hours…

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Coronavirus: Council to set up two multi-agency task forces to mitigate impact of virus on county

27/05/2020
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Shropshire Council is to establish two multi-agency task forces to help address and minimise the economic and social impacts of coronavirus on…

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Coronavirus: Shropshire Council provides emergency funding to arts sector

27/05/2020
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In response to the pandemic, Shropshire Council has provided emergency grant funding to 23 arts organisations, venues and festivals in the county.…

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Coronavirus: ‘Together we are Stronger’ – Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin prepare for tourism sector recovery

26/05/2020
An image of Carding Mill Valley which sits in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Joint release from Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council As Visit England encourage destination management organisations to celebrate English Tourism Week…

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Coronavirus: People urged to maintain social distancing at parks and sites

21/05/2020
Nesscliffe Hillfort

Following reports of people breaking Government rules, Shropshire Council is urging you to maintain social distancing when you’re outside and to follow…

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Coronavirus: Updated guidance for using Country Parks and Sites

14/05/2020
An aerial image of The Mere in Ellesmere which has been awarded the Green Flag award.

Following the latest Government announcement that people will be able to travel to exercise in England only, we know many Shropshire residents…

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