Category: Leisure, culture and heritage

1790 Leisure, culture and heritage posts found.

Finds of national significance in Nesscliffe Hillfort archaeological dig success

13/09/2019
An image of some of the team working in the trench during the archaeological fdig at Nesscliffe Hillfort.

During the last two weeks of August the first official archaeological dig of Nesscliffe Hillfort was undertaken by Southampton and Oxford University…

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Armed Forces Outreach Support service cafe session on Monday 16 September 2019

12/09/2019
Armed Forces Outreach service

Shropshire Council is inviting people to the next Armed Forces Outreach Support service session which will take place this coming Monday (16…

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Free entry at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery in heritage celebration

12/09/2019
An image of the front of Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery in The Square.

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (SM&AG) are offering free entry to visitors in celebration of the Heritage Open Days festival. On Saturday…

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‘Wem Hoard’ of Roman hacksilver declared treasure at Coroner’s inquest last week

09/09/2019
Wem Hoard: the artefacts

John Ellery, HM Senior Coroner for Shropshire, Telford and the Wrekin, declared the ‘Wem Hoard’ as treasure at an inquest last week…

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Laura’s Tower to be opened at Shrewsbury Castle for heritage celebration

04/09/2019
An image of Laura's Tower at Shrewsbury Castle with green trees to the right and ivy growing up the side. Laura's Tower is open for the Heritage Open Days festival.

On Sunday 15 September 2019 only, a rare occurrence will take place at Shrewsbury Castle… the opening of Laura’s Tower. Laura’s Tower…

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Heart to be formed in Shropshire Hills AONB for national celebration

03/09/2019

The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)) are inviting you to bring a picnic and join them in a celebration…

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Armed Forces Outreach Support service cafe session on Monday 2 September 2019

30/08/2019
Armed Forces Outreach service

Shropshire Council is inviting people to the next Armed Forces Outreach Support service session which will take place this coming Monday (2…

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Oswestry Library receive £1000 donation for dementia support

30/08/2019
An image of a cheque presentation at Oswestry Library which will help resource further dementia support.

Staff at Oswestry Library recently received a cheque for £1000 from Oswestry Town Council to fund resources for local people living with…

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Views sought from residents about SpArC Centre in Bishop’s Castle

29/08/2019

Residents of the Bishop’s Castle area are being asked to share their views on a consultation on the changes to the way…

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Free family events at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm in heritage celebration

28/08/2019
An image of a child holding a duckling at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm.

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm are offering you free entry on Saturday 14 September 2019 as part of the Heritage Open Days…

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