Category Archives: Leisure

Much Wenlock Museum sees big increase in visitor numbers

May 14, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Much Wenlock Museum is extremely proud to announce a significant increase in visitor numbers since its major refurbishment.
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Olympic Torch lit in Greece today

May 10, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

The Olympic Torch has today (Thursday 10 May 2012) been lit in Olympia, Greece. It will arrive in the UK on 18 May 2012 for its 70-day journey through the UK. Continue reading »

A new dawn for public services in Shropshire

May 4, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Over the next 12 months, Shropshire people will see a major change in the way public services are provided to local communities, following a bold decision by Shropshire Council. At its Annual Council meeting on Thursday (3 May 2012), councillors … Continue reading »

New health walk in Bridgnorth launched for national walking month

April 30, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

The Severn Strollers Walking for Health scheme is launching a new walk in Bridgnorth as part of National Walking Month in May. The new walk starts on Friday 4 May, from the Community Hub, Parish Rooms on St Johns Street … Continue reading »

New Shrewsbury health walks launched for national walking month

April 30, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

The Shrewsbury Walking for Health scheme is launching two new walks as part of National Walking Month in May 2012. The new walks will start from Louise House on Roman Road, Meole Brace at 10:30am every Tuesday starting from tomorrow … Continue reading »

Your moment to shine – Olympic Torch Relay volunteer opportunities

April 27, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Shropshire Council is offering people a once in a lifetime chance to be part of the Olympic Torch Relay when it passes through the county on Thursday 24 May and Wednesday 30 May 2012. The council is on the lookout … Continue reading »

Shropshire moves toward a new business-like approach for future Council services

April 25, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Shropshire residents will see a fresh, innovative approach to how future council services are provided, should Shropshire Council’s Cabinet approve a series of proposals in reports published today (Wednesday 25 April 2012).  This initiative is the culmination of a drive by … Continue reading »

Closure of Oswestry Leisure Centre’s main swimming pool this Thursday afternoon

April 25, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

The main swimming pool at Oswestry Leisure Centre will be closed for public use tomorrow afternoon (Thursday 26 April 2012) from 2pm onwards, reopening as normal on Friday (27 April 2012).  The temporary closure is to allow the installation of … Continue reading »

Visitors get the opportunity to pitch their judging skills at Spring Show

April 25, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Visitors are getting the opportunity to become show judges at Shropshire Council’s Acton Scott Historic Working Farm Spring Show this May bank holiday, from Saturday 5 May 2012 to Monday 7 May 2012.  The farm will be celebrating products of … Continue reading »

Oswestry awarded national walking scheme status

April 23, 2012 / Leave a comment / Permalink

Oswestry has been awarded the national ‘Walkers are Welcome’ status, putting it firmly on the map to become an activity hub of for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.   ‘Walkers are Welcome’ is a high status national ‘badge’ scheme for towns and … Continue reading »