Category: Leisure, culture and heritage

1790 Leisure, culture and heritage posts found.

‘Beary’ special Merrythought guests arrive at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

19/02/2019
An image of two Merrythought bears that are on display at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery as part of the Bears exhibition.

Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery are delighted to be hosting some ‘beary’ special guests from celebrated local teddy bear manufacturers, Merrythought. A…

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Half term at Severn Valley Country Park

15/02/2019
An image of children learning about mini woodland beasts such as slugs and snails at Severn Valley Country Park.

During half term Severn Valley Country Park will still be open for business as the building work to the exciting new extension…

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Councillors to consider rebuilding Shrewsbury’s Quarry swimming pool at its current site

05/02/2019
A picture of a swimmer to depict an example of leisure facilities

Councillors will next week (13 February 2019) be asked to progress proposals that could see the demolition and rebuilding of the Quarry…

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A harvest of finds: More Treasures from Shropshire

31/01/2019
An image of a gold signet ring found in Shropshire has been declared as treasure.

In addition to the inquest into the Shropshire Marches Bulla, Mr John Ellery, HM Senior Coroner for Shropshire,Telford and Wrekin, held two…

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Rare Bronze Age Gold Bulla declared as treasure

31/01/2019
An image of the Bronze Age gold bulla that was found in Shropshire in 2018. The bula could potentially hold international importance due to it's rarity.

Mr John Ellery, HM Senior Coroner for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, held a Treasure inquest this morning (31/1/2019) into the discovery…

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New talks about the future of Church Stretton Library

28/01/2019
Church Stretton Library

Shropshire Council is working with community partners in Church Stretton to ensure a sustainable future for the town’s Library and Visitor Information…

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Shropshire’s Great Outdoors annual public survey

24/01/2019
An image of two people walking in the Shropshire Countryside. Shropshire's Great Outdoors are asking residents to take part in the annual survey that will help Shropshire Council identify where to prioritise resources.

Shropshire’s Great Outdoors are asking for your feedback about rights of way, parks, play areas and countryside so they can understand what…

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Theatre company and Army veterans collaborate on compelling production

23/01/2019
sinking-low - A Brave Face

After sold out performances at the venue in 2018, Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company return to Shropshire Council’s…

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Building work to begin on exciting new extension to the Visitor Centre at Severn Valley Country Park

22/01/2019

Shropshire Council’s outdoor partnerships team are making final preparations for work to begin on the exciting new extension to the Visitor Centre…

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The Demon Barbers coming to Theatre Severn on Thursday 14 March 2019

17/01/2019
Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury

The Demon Barbers are coming to Shropshire Council’s Theatre Severn on Thursday 14 March 2019 at 8pm. Breaking Tradition, the UK’s leading…

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