Category: Leisure, culture and heritage

1833 Leisure, culture and heritage posts found.

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
Bridgnorth

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
Get creative

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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Coronavirus: Shropshire Libraries’ Arts Award is now online

14/05/2020
Children taking part in a previous year

Now available in both Discover and Explore levels, Shropshire Libraries’ Arts Award has moved online, and you can now sign-up. Arts Award…

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Country parks Blog: Life on the riverbank

13/05/2020
Caterpillars

If you are lucky enough to live near a river, this is a lovely time of year to get out for a…

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Share a Mindful Moment with Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

06/05/2020

Shropshire Museums are launching a ‘Mindful Museums’ project and want you to take part. The museums team have produced a series of…

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Country parks Blog: Trees in bloom

05/05/2020
An image of hawthorn flowers which appear as trees begin to bloom across Shropshire.

The hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is also known as the May tree because of the beautiful blossom that appears at this time of…

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