Category: Leisure, culture and heritage

1878 Leisure, culture and heritage posts found.

Shropshire Libraries celebrate National Libraries Week 9-14 October 2017

20/09/2017
Libraries Week 2017

Shropshire Libraries will be celebrating National Libraries Week 9-14 October 2017, the annual showcase of all the creative, innovative and diverse activities…

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Still time to have your say on the draft Library Services Strategy

19/09/2017
Books in a Shropshire library

Residents and organisations in Shropshire have until Friday 6 October 2017 to give their feedback on the draft Library Services Strategy. The…

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Runners step up to the mark in Shrewsbury Severn Bridges road race

19/09/2017

This year’s Severn Bridges 10k Road Race and a 1k Fun Run, organised by Shropshire Council’s leisure services team, was a great…

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“In the Hands of Boys”, World War I project wins National Lottery support

18/09/2017

Shropshire Council has received a £10,000 National Lottery grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the “In the Hands of Boys”project,…

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Shropshire school library lead to embark on international knowledge exchange

15/09/2017
sara pritchard - travelling librarian 2017

News from our partners CILIP, the library and information association CILIP, the library and information association, and the English-Speaking Union have awarded…

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Poetry in spotlight at Shropshire Libraries

11/09/2017
National Poetry Day 2017 logo

Celebrate National Poetry Day with Shropshire Libraries on Thursday 28 September 2017 and find out which poems inspired people throughout the UK.…

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Prestigious Royal award for Severn Valley Country Park volunteers group

11/09/2017
Severn Valley Country Park

Volunteers at Severn Valley Country Park near Alveley have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The award, which was…

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Samurai: Warriors of Japan coming to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery

08/09/2017
An image of two Samurai suits of armour with swords and graphic panels.

Spectacular touring exhibition, Samurai: Warriors of Japan, is to open at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery on Monday 16 October, 2017. This…

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Shrewsbury Castle getting ready for the annual opening of Laura’s Tower

06/09/2017
An image of Shrewsbury Castle with the union jack flying at the left. There a lawns and plants that are in pristine condition on a beautiful summer day.

Sunday 10 September will see a rare occurrence at Shrewsbury Castle… the opening of Laura’s Tower at Shrewsbury Castle. Open one day…

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Free entry at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery for Heritage Open Days

05/09/2017
An image of the outside of Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery at the Music Hall which celebrates Shropshire's heritage. There are lots of people walking into the museum with banners either side of the entrance.

In celebration of Heritage Open Days, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery are offering visitors free entry on Sunday 10 September 2017. Usually…

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