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GIANT LEGEND INSPIRES STOKESAY CASTLE HALF TERM FUN
3rd February 2012
Two brothers, a lost key and buried gold are providing the inspiration for half term fun at Stokesay Castle, near Ludlow, where English Heritage will be appealing for help from young treasure hunters with their special family trail!
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Motorcycle Eggstravaganza to support Midlands Air Ambulance
1st February 2012
This Spring, thousands of bikers from across the country are expected to join together for a massive ride out when they take part in the ‘Bike 4 Life Easter Run’. The motorcycle run will take place on Sunday 1st April 2012 in aid of two local charities, the Midlands Air Ambulance and Royal Air Force Museum.
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Severn Valley Railway remembers its 150th anniversary - by laying new track!
31st January 2012
WHETHER running Royal Trains, re-enacting ‘how it was’ in the 1940s or staging spectacular steam galas for thousands of visitors, the Severn Valley Railway has always been ‘up’ for the big occasion.
Read More »Severn Valley basks in the glow of new ‘Sherlock Holmes’ film hit
31st January 2012
THE SEVERN VALLEY Railway is basking in the afterglow of the Christmas cinema box-office hit ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’, part of which was filmed on the popular Kidderminster-to-Bridgnorth steam heritage line.
Read More »Romance is in the air at Hadley Park House Hotel
31st January 2012
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. It’s Leap Year. And Hadley Park House Hotel in Telford is also staging a romantic Wedding Fayre on Sunday, February 12th.
Read More »THE DOROTHY CLIVE GARDEN IS ONE OF THE FIRST CHARITIES TO USE A NEW, FREE TEXT MESSAGE SERVICE TO RAISE FUNDS
30th January 2012
The Willoughbridge Garden Trust, which runs the Dorothy Clive Garden, will be amongst the first charities in the country to use its own, unique personalised text code, DORC11, to raise funds using JustTextGiving by Vodafone.
Read More »Museum Apprentices train local engineering students
27th January 2012
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be hosting a group of students from North East Wolverhampton Academy on Monday 6th February 2012 for a day of aircraft engineering training. The training day is part of the National Apprenticeship Week which runs from the 6th to 10th February 2012.
Read More »Discover your creative side this February half-term with fun hands-on activities at Blists Hill Victorian Town
27th January 2012
Visit Blists Hill Victorian Town during February half-term week and take part in two fantastic hands-on workshops. Discover the art of candle dipping or create your own Valentine’s card in these great family-friendly activities which run from Saturday 11th until Sunday 19th February 2012.
Read More »MAY 9 OPENING DATE FOR NEW £3 MILLION LUDLOW TOURING PARK
26th January 2012
Bookings are now being accepted for Ludlow’s exciting new £3 million luxury touring caravan and motorhome park, which will open its gates to customers on Wednesday, May 9.
Read More »VICTORIAN REMEDY TO RESCUE SWOONING DICKENS FANS
26th January 2012
A bottle of traditional Victorian herbal remedy will be on emergency standby to help swooning Salopians at the Dickens Weekend in Shrewsbury next month, thanks to expert advice from a town herbarium.
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge Museum wins share of £20m Arts Council England Major Grants funding
26th January 2012
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust is celebrating the news that it has secured a share of a £20 million per annum Major Grants funding stream from Arts Council England, to cover the period 2012-15.
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Museum launches book recycling scheme
26th January 2012
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is launching an appeal for members of the public to donate their unwanted military and aviation books and magazines to the Museum’s Shop. These items will then be sold by the shop with the money raised going to the continued and ongoing maintenance of the Museum’s collections.
Read More »Coalbrookdale 300 Project Receives Funding Boost
25th January 2012
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust has received a £150,000 funding boost from the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Fund towards the second phase of its exciting Coalbrookdale 300 Project. This will include the redevelopment of the Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron with new gallery and education spaces and help provide improved access to its nationally designated collections.
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Have your London 2012 Moment at the Ironbridge Gorge
24th January 2012
While best known as the Birthplace of Industry and home to ten award winning museums, the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire has already played a large part in the preparations for London 2012 since it hosted the launch of the Cultural Olympiad in the West Midlands in 2008. This year the Ironbridge Gorge Museum will be hosting a magnificent digital art exhibition as part of the London 2012 Festival, and the World Heritage Site will be welcoming the Olympic Flame when the Torch Relay passes over the Iron Bridge in May.
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Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival offers around 30 free outings
24th January 2012
Larger than ever before, the 2012 Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival, which runs from Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th May, features around 30 free guided walks covering a range of interests and abilities. These include some challenging full day outings in and around the glorious Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site as well as family adventures, historic trails and wildlife walks.
Read More »Zdeněk Valkoun presents ‘orchids for beginners’ and ‘orchids for intermediates’ at the Dorothy Clive Garden
23rd January 2012
Orchid aficionado and expert gardener, Zdeněk Valkoun, will be leading two illustrated talks - ‘Orchids for Beginners’ from 14.00-16.00 on Saturday 25th February 2012, and ‘Orchids for Intermediates’, on Sunday 26th February 2012 between 14.00-16.00 at The Dorothy Clive Garden.
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Celebrate Chinese Year of the Dragon at Coalport China Museum
23rd January 2012
Go along to the Coalport China Museum, near Ironbridge during half-term between Monday 13th and Friday 17th February to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon, which began on 23rd January. The museum will be taking on an oriental flavour with a series of hands-on family activities.
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Shropshire Author hailed as next J. K. Rowling
20th January 2012
Catherine Cooper, a children’s author from Wellington in Shropshire has been hailed as the next J.K. Rowling after the huge international success of the Jack Brenin fantasy adventure series, after 100,000 downloads on Amazon’s Kindle last year.
Read More »Shropshire Chimney Sweep Reviving Ancient Wedding Tradition
20th January 2012
Shropshire chimney sweep Stephen Grogan (from Whixall near Whitchurch) is reviving an ancient wedding tradition which says that a shake of the hand by a sweep on your special day brings good luck!
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge Museum Applies for Family Friendly Museum Award 2012
20th January 2012
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum in Shropshire has put itself forward for the prestigious Telegraph Family Friendly Museum Award 2012. The Museum is joined by more than a hundred other family friendly attractions from across the country in one of the biggest museum awards in Britain and the only one judged by families.
Read More »Shropshire’s fidget pie takes on regional taste test
19th January 2012
A campaign has been launched to pit Shropshire’s famous fidget pie against other regional delicacies across Britain in a new national competition. Ludlow Food Centre makes the pie, which includes gammon, onions, apples and cider. Bosses say it should go head-to-head with other foods which are tied to a particular region or area, such as the Cornish pasty.
Read More »Music Stars 'The Drifters' Stay at Market Drayton Holiday Home
19th January 2012
Bosses at holiday cottages near Market Drayton came to the rescue of soul legends The Drifters by putting them up after their original accommodation fell through at the last minute. The Under The Boardwalk stars have been staying at the Old Smithy Holiday Cottages, near Goldstone, while recording new material.
Read More »5 Star Eaton Cottage: Private Swimming Pool Opening in April
17th January 2012
April will see the opening of Eaton Cottage's private swimming pool. Situated in the grounds, it is a covered, heated 7m x 4m pool and is exclusively for use by guests staying at Eaton Cottage. The pool will be open April to October
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Model Making Half Term at RAF Museum
17th January 2012
If you’re looking for something exciting to entertain the children this February Half Term, the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is inviting families to participate in a fun model making activity. Taking place from Monday 13th to Friday 17th February, visitors will have the opportunity to build an Airfix 1:72 Spitfire.
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Gardener, Paul Watkins, delights in early snowdrop find at the Dorothy Clive Garden
13th January 2012
Gardener, Paul Watkins, has spotted the first, and very early, carpet of snowdrops in the woodland quarry at the Dorothy Clive Garden.
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Romance is in the air at Hadley Park House Hotel
12th January 2012
Featured live on BBC TV on the day of Will and Kate’s Royal Wedding, Hadley Park House, in Telford, is now looking to prove itself as one of the romantic settings in Shropshire for this year’s Valentine’s Weekend.
Read More »Course Fishing Added to Caravan Park's Atrractions
11th January 2012
Visitors to a five star caravan holiday home and touring park in glorious parkland on the fringe of Shropshire’s county town of Shrewsbury can now do a spot of fishing during their stay.
Read More »Have your own London 2012 experience through ‘The Games and Me’ at Enginuity, Ironbridge Gorge Museums
11th January 2012
Celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games this February half-term at Enginuity, one of the 10 Ironbridge Gorge Museums, and challenge yourself at the exciting Games and Me event. Between Saturday 11th and Sunday 19th February, you will be able to have your own Olympic experience by testing your speed and reaction times using state-of-the-art equipment as used by professional sports stars and see amazing shows looking at the science behind sport.
Read More »Dorothy Clive Garden to host Bee Keeping Lecture
6th January 2012
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting a Bee Keeping Lecture on Saturday 4th February 2012 at 11.00am to 12.30pm. The lecture will be led by Chas Burgin, a member of the North Staffordshire Bee Keeping Association, and all attendees will be charged £7.50 (or £6.50 for Dorothy Clive Garden Members).
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National recognition for The Old Rectory
3rd January 2012
The Old Rectory Hotel in Wem, North Shropshire has increased its percentage rating in two awards from Visit Britain, the national tourism agency.
Read More »Severn Valley Railway spends £250k on winter track renewals
3rd January 2012
THE SEVERN Valley Railway is to spend a quarter of a million pounds on track and drainage renewal and maintenance, in a major ‘winter works’ programme which gets under way on Tuesday (January 3rd).
Read More »Celebrate Chinese Year of the Dragon at Coalport China Museum
22nd December 2011
Go along to the Coalport China Museum, near Ironbridge during half-term between Monday 13th and Friday 17th February to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon, which began on 23rd January. The museum will be taking on an oriental flavour with a series of hands-on family activities.
Read More »Fourth International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition to be hosted by the Ironbridge Gorge Museums
22nd December 2011
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums are hosting the fourth International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) exhibition at the Footprint Gallery, Fusion, adjacent to the Jackfield Tile Museum from 18 July - 1st September 2012. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to view the fantastic skill of the winning and finalist photographers from the fourth IGPOTY competition in this fascinating exhibition of photographs of gardens, plants, flowers and botany.
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Severn Valley Railway goes festive, after Santa trains break records
19th December 2011
THE SEVERN Valley Railway begins its after-Christmas ‘Festive Season’ steam trains on Boxing Day on the back of one of the most amazing ‘Santa’ seasons it has experienced in 40 years.
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A Herculean Christmas Gift Arrives at Cosford!
14th December 2011
A Hercules C130K Mk.3 has just become the latest aircraft to go on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, arriving just in time for Christmas. The aircraft was moved from the airfield to the Museum’s site yesterday and placed in its new permanent display space, outside overlooking the Museum site. This supersized Christmas present took a team of fifteen Museum Technicians and RAF Personnel three hours to safely move the aircraft into position, once the aircraft had been defueled.
Read More »Need a New Year Resolution?! Take the Towering Challenge to help support St Leonard’s Church Bridgnorth.
12th December 2011
If you have ever wanted to see Bridgnorth through the eyes of a bird why not take part in the CCT’s Towering Challenge abseil on Saturday 24th March 2012?
Read More »Restored Upton Cressett Hall wins hidden gem award
8th December 2011
One of the finest Tudor manor houses in Shropshire has been voted as the UK’s top hidden gem at an award ceremony. Upton Cressett Hall, near Bridgnorth, beat off competition from some of the country’s top attractions to land the prestigious Hudson’s Heritage Industry Award.
Read More »The World’s First Christmas Card is Delivered to Ironbridge
7th December 2011
Today greetings cards are an essential part of our Christmas celebrations but the custom of exchanging cards did not start until 1843, another wonderful Christmas tradition we have to thank the Victorians for.
Read More »The Florin Street Band to support ITV’s Text Santa appeal Music Video Filmed at Blists Hill Victorian Town
5th December 2011
The spectacular Victorian-themed Christmas song; My Favourite Time of Year by The Florin Street Band, whose music video was filmed at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, is set to benefit numerous charities this Christmas as it becomes the theme to ITV’s Text Santa appeal.The YouTube hit recently caused a stir across the pond when the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” requested permission to perform it at their high profile concerts in Washington D.C. – an honour rarely bestowed upon modern-day Christmas songs.
Read More »Culinary expert welcomed to Blists Hill Victorian Town for Christmas cooking demonstrations
5th December 2011
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums are set to welcome culinary expert Simon Smith to Blists Hill Victorian Town for a series of live cooking demonstrations this Christmas. These special cooking demonstrations will take place during the weekends of 10 – 11 and 17 – 18 December as part of the Museums’ Victorian Christmas events which will also feature Father Christmas and his reindeer, brass bands and a Punch and Judy show.
Read More »Free Cycle Parking Stands for your premises
2nd December 2011
Shropshire Council currently operates a scheme where they can provide cycle stands for private landowners to collect and install, if they operate buildings open to members of the public.
Read More »Festive weekend at Green Wood Centre
2nd December 2011
The Green Wood Centre in Coalbrookdale, will be hosting two festive events next Sunday (11 December 2011). In the Woodland Hall there will be a craft and gift fair all day, and the Small Woods Association will be holding a Festive Woodlands session for families too.
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Shropshire Hotel wins Gold in National Green Tourism Scheme
30th November 2011
Supporting and promoting the best of local produce has helped the Longmynd Hotel of Church Stretton achieve the top standard in a prestigious national sustainable tourism scheme.
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge Museums extend ‘Our Sporting Life: Sporting Heroes’ exhibition until 9th September 2012
30th November 2011
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums are extending the ‘Our Sporting Life: Sporting Heroes’ exhibition for a further seven months until 9th September 2012 due to popular demand (it was planned to close on 29th February 2012). The temporary display, which celebrates Shropshire’s rich, sporting heritage, forms part of the Science Sport Life programme of events, part of the national ‘Stories of the World’ project, which is at the heart of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Shropshire - Open during festive break for a great family day out
29th November 2011
For a fun day out during the festive period (26 December – 3 January) go along to the Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire’s stunning Severn Valley where six of the ten museums will be open daily from 10am until 4pm. They will only be closing on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Whether you are interested in a recreated Victorian town, hands-on interactives, fine china, decorative tiles or the history of iron making, it’s all to be found in this fascinating World Heritage Site.
Read More »Severn Valley’s ‘Santa’ trains hit a new high in popularity
29th November 2011
Times may be hard, and families everywhere are being forced to make cuts and compromises in their spending. But in the Midlands, it seems there’s one seasonal tradition that families are absolutely NOT prepared to compromise upon – and that’s their annual visit to see Santa at the Severn Valley Railway.
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Ludlow's New Chocolatier
24th November 2011
Daniel Jones, 24 from Bucknell, is Ludlow’s newest and only Master Chocolatier. Following the recent closure of Swan Chocolates, Daniel saw a niche in the local market and an opportunity to finally start his own chocolate business, and has chosen to base himself at Ludlow Food Centre just outside the town.
Read More »Christmas Lunches at Dorothy Clive Garden
23rd November 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden is currently taking bookings for an exclusive, out of season traditional Christmas lunches on Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th and Monday 19th December 2011.
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A Christmas Carol guided walk
21st November 2011
Festive fans of the silver screen have the chance to take part in a guided walk through Shrewsbury demonstrating the town’s links to classic film A Christmas Carol.
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Ludlow Food Centre Butcher wins Top Award
18th November 2011
A Shropshire butcher has won ‘Young Butcher of the Year’.
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge Museums to host the Ironbridge Lecture
18th November 2011
The prestigious Ironbridge Lecture will once again be hosted by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust on Tuesday, 6th December in the Engine Shop at Enginuity in Coalbrookdale. The annual lecture, held in partnership with the University of Birmingham, will be delivered by the University’s Professor of Community History and Director of the BirminghamLives project, Professor Carl Chinn MBE.
Read More »CHRISTMAS EVENT SET TO BE A REAL CRACKER
14th November 2011
Shrewsbury’s festive season is set to start with a bang later this month as organisers plan a cracker of an event.
Read More »Christmas Shopping at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums
10th November 2011
With shops packed with unusual gift ideas the Ironbridge Gorge Museums are the place to head in the run up to Christmas. To help you make a dent in your Christmas shopping list they are holding a series of free special shopping events.
Read More »AGA Christmas Cooking Demonstration Evening at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums Wednesday 23rd November
10th November 2011
Join the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust for a fantastic evening where a feast of Christmas party food and other treats will be created before your very eyes in an iconic AGA range.
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VIP Guests To View Wellingtons Progress
9th November 2011
Cosford’s award winning conservation centre will be opening its doors to visitors for exclusive behind-the-scenes access to aircraft conservation work from Monday 14th to Saturday 19th November.
Read More »Children take over top jobs at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums!
9th November 2011
On Friday, 11th November children and young people in Shropshire will be taking over the Ironbridge Gorge Museums for the day. The activities are being organised as part of Children’s Commissioner’s Takeover Day 2011, a national event led by the Children’s Commissioner for England which gives children and young people the chance to shadow jobs, get involved in decision-making and offer their opinions on key issues.
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge Museums welcomes news of London 2012 Torch Relay through World Heritage Site
7th November 2011
The Trustees, staff & volunteers at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums were said to be ‘over the moon’ when they heard the news that the Olympic Flame will be visiting the World Heritage Site as part of next year’s Torch Relay.
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Shropshire communities to welcome Olympic Flame
7th November 2011
A total of 11 Shropshire communities will welcome the Olympic Flame next May (2012) as it makes its mammoth journey from Greece to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Read More »Christmas Lunches at Dorothy Clive Garden
4th November 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be opening exclusively out of season for traditional Christmas lunches on Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th and Monday 19th December 2011.
Read More »Hawkstone Park receives environmental award
4th November 2011
A historic Shropshire tourist attraction has earned a silver award from a nationwide business tourism scheme for its commitment to protecting the planet.
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VIP Unveils Comper Swift
4th November 2011
The Royal Air Force Museum has today officially unveiled the Museum’s latest acquisition, the Comper Swift CLA.7 G-ACGL. The aircraft was unveiled to invited guests including relatives of the aircraft’s designer and of original owner in the Museum’s Hangar 1, where it is now on permanent display to the public.
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Museum staff help construct charity pedal car
3rd November 2011
Staff at RAF Cosford, assisted by staff in the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford have created a pedal car in the form of a World War Two Hurricane aircraft. The pedal car will be entered into a 24 hour charity cycle car race taking place in St Etienne de Chigny in the centre of France. A team of four from RAF Cosford will travel to France for the race in August 2012 hoping to raise money for RAF Charities whilst winning the best design for their pedal car.
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Tying the Knot Inside or Out?
3rd November 2011
Getting married outdoors has been the dream of many brides over the years but only now is it possible in the Ironbridge Gorge.
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British Sausage Week 2011
1st November 2011
Ludlow is renowned for sausages and at the Ludlow Food Centre, John Brereton and his team of butchers, are making a different sausage every day for British Sausage Week.
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Museum unveils new Spitfire
26th October 2011
A Supermarine Spitfire Photo Reconnaissance PR. XIX PM651 is the latest addition to the aircraft collection at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford. This rare reconnaissance Spitfire can now be seen on display in the Museum’s Warplanes Hangar standing next to a Hurricane and a Mk 1 Spitfire.
Read More »Furnaceman’s Dream
26th October 2011
Play inspired by Shakespeare and Ironbridge Heritage - Enginuity 12th and 13th November
Read More »Making the link between walking and public transport in the Shropshire Hills
25th October 2011
Shropshire is leading the way in encouraging people to not only get-out-there, and get walking, but also in using public transport to access footpaths, by-ways and quiet country lanes in some of the most remote and rural locations in Britain.
Read More »GREAT, GREAT GRANDSON TO HEADLINE WEEKEND OF EVENTS CELEBRATING 200 YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF CHARLES DICKENS
24th October 2011
Gerald Dickens, the great, great grandson of Charles Dickens is headlining a weekend of celebrations in Shropshire during early 2012, to mark the 200th anniversary since the birth of the renowned author.
Read More »Police dig new Anderson Shelter at Museum
24th October 2011
Earlier this year the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford took delivery of an original Anderson Shelter donated to the Museum by Etruria Industrial Museum, Stoke-On-Trent. The 8ft long by 6ft high shelter will be constructed by officers from Longbridge Police Station assisted by a group of teenagers as part of their community outreach work. It will then be placed in the Museum’s World War II garden enhancing the WWII workshops, used by thousands of school groups each year.
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Festive Weekends at Blists Hill Victorian Town
24th October 2011
Residents at Blists Hill Victorian Town, in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Shropshire, will be busy preparing for Christmas over the two weekends of 10-11 and 17-18 December. Go along to experience the atmosphere of a bygone era and you will be treated to an array of traditional celebrations from the 1800s, listen to stories of life more than 100 years ago, and have a chance to do some Christmas present shopping.
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Fun & games, and adult courses, on offer at Discovery Centre
21st October 2011
The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms is getting up-close-and-personal with Live ‘n’ Deadly - CBBC’s popular wildlife and adventure show for kids.
Read More »Victorian Halloween at Hawkstone Park Historic Follies
21st October 2011
Scary Victorian tales will be brought to life in a ghostly Halloween walk around one of Shropshire’s leading tourist attractions. The spooky Trip to Hades around the caves and woods of The Follies at Hawkstone Park in Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury, will get underway at 6pm on Saturday, October 29.
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Taste a Flavour of the Olympics with Wenlock Hampers
21st October 2011
A flavour of the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games can now be tasted across the globe following the launch of Wenlock Hampers.
Read More »Half term children’s art competition
20th October 2011
Children visiting Cherry's Cafe in Coalbrookdale, over the October half term will have the chance to win prizes if they enter the week-long competition. Cherry's will be running a self-portrait art contest from Friday 22 to Sunday 30 October for visitors to the Cafe at the Greenwood Centre.
Read More »Wheely Wonderful Cycling Wins Shropshire Hills Sustainable Business Scheme Award
18th October 2011
Last Wednesday The Shropshire Hills AONB, had their end of season barbecue for Shropshire Hills Sustainable Business Scheme members and Shropshire Hills Friends.
Read More »SVR’s Halloween ‘Ghost Trains’ doing scarily well!
18th October 2011
THE SEVERN Valley Railway’s first-ever dabble into the world of ghouls and ghosts appears to be heading towards monster success.
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Wellington Restoration Progress is highlight of Open Week
17th October 2011
The award winning Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be opening its doors to visitors for one special week to enable greater public access and understanding of the Centre's work. From Monday 14th to Saturday 19th November, a range of aircraft and other artefacts in various stages of restoration will be on display daily from 10.15 to 1.00pm. This includes the Centre’s largest project, the Wellington Bomber.
Read More »LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, MALCOLM and BARBARA LANDER,TO EXHIBIT PHOTOGRAPHS AT DOROTHY CLIVE GARDEN
14th October 2011
Local amateur photographers and members of the Whitchurch Photographic Society, Malcolm Lander and Barbara Lander, will be exhibiting a collection of photographs of flora, fauna and wildlife taken in the Dorothy Clive Garden.
Read More »New All Inclusive Come Dine With Us Cookery and Wine Experience at Eaton Manor in South Shropshire
14th October 2011
Eaton Manor Estate in South Shropshire is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new all-inclusive ‘Come Dine With Us’ cookery and wine experience, as part of a luxury two night break, at a special introductory offer of £295 per person.
Read More »‘SPEED’ – Half Term Fun at Enginuity, Ironbridge Gorge Museums
13th October 2011
Over the October half-term, visitors to Enginuity, one of the 10 Ironbridge Gorge Museums, will be able to test their speed and reaction times using state of the art equipment as used by professional sports stars. The exciting event ‘Speed’ has been developed working in partnership with West Midlands for 2012 as part of The Games & Me initiative to encourage as many as possible to engage with and connect with the London 2012 Games across the West Midlands and share their stories about how they have been involved.
Read More »Half Term Helicopter’s at Cosford
13th October 2011
This October Half Term, the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford invites families to join in the free and exciting Helicopter Half Term activity. Taking place from Monday 24th October to Friday 28th October visitors will have the opportunity to see inside a replica Air Ambulance cockpit, speak with Air Ambulance and Search and Rescue helicopter crew, plus take part in a Question and Answer session with ex United States Air Force (USAF) Flight Engineers and Technical Sergeants Chuck Gutshall and Walt Brown.
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Half Term Activities at the National Trust's Dudmaston Estate
12th October 2011
The staff at the National Trust’s Dudmaston Estate have been working hard to develop a range of workshops and activities that families can take part in during the school half-term holidays which they will be running from their meeting centre located at Mose.
Read More »FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA VICTORIAN STYLE AT BLISTS HILL
11th October 2011
Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire will open its doors on the evening of Saturday, 5th November for a spectacular fireworks extravaganza.
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New Ironbridge Stamp Unveiled
11th October 2011
Ironbridge in Shropshire has been included in a new range of first class stamps unveiled by Royal Mail that shows off some of Britain's most famous landmarks.
Read More »Celebrate Autumn, and the school half term, at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
7th October 2011
The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, in Craven Arms, is celebrating the onset of Autumn with a mix of hands-on activities and some seasonal walks for all during the upcoming school half term.
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The Kitchens at Horsley to exhibit at Dorothy Clive Garden FARMERS MARKET
7th October 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host a Farmers’ Market on Sunday 9th October from 10.00am to 2.00pm as part of the Autumn Colour Open Weekends during October.
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Ludlow Food Centre Wins Three British Cheese Awards
6th October 2011
A Shropshire cheese producer has won three British Cheese Awards. The Ludlow Food Centre in Bromfield picked up a gold, silver and bronze at an awards ceremony in Cardiff last Friday.
Read More »New Apprentices Join Award Winning Conservation Centre Team
6th October 2011
The Michael Beetham Conservation Centre (MBCC) at Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is delighted to welcome the arrival of two new apprentices, who will join the growing conservation team and award winning Apprenticeship Programme.
Read More »‘Tis the season to be jolly….!
6th October 2011
Hadley Park House Hotel in Shropshire has unpacked the festive bunting and mistletoe in preparation for yet another busy Festive Season.
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Dorothy Clive Garden to host Farmers Market on Sunday 9th October
5th October 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host a Farmers’ Market on Sunday 9th October from 10.00am to 2.00pm as part of the Autumn Colour Open Weekends during October. There will be over twenty farmers, growers and producers from the local area selling their produce that has been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by each stallholder.
Read More »Nearly 200 classic cars line-up for SVR’s big transport event
5th October 2011
THE CARS which stopped the Earls Court Motor Show in their hey-day - almost 200 of them – will take the Severn Valley Railway by siege this Sunday, October 9th, as the Kidderminster - Bridgnorth steam heritage line puts on its big transport event of the year - Classic Car & Bike Day.
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Tanners Wines Wins National Award
4th October 2011
Tanners Wines, which has its head office in Shrewsbury, has just been awarded Decanter Magazine's UK Regional Wine Merchant of the Year at the Royal Opera House in London.
Read More »Severn Valley Railway goes for ‘100% diesel’ experiment
4th October 2011
THE SEVERN Valley Railway will take one of the biggest public relations gambles in its 40-year history later this week, when for three days it will run an intensive train service - without a single steam locomotive in sight.
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FISHMORE HALL AWARDED 2 PRESTIGIOUS ACCOLADES FROM THE AA
30th September 2011
The AA has named Fishmore Hall in Ludlow, Shropshire as one of the Top Hotels in the British Isles.
Read More »‘Forgotten’ war heroes to be recognised at SVR ceremony
29th September 2011
NINE ‘forgotten’ military railwaymen who were killed during the Battle of Britain in 1940 when a lone German bomber attacked the railway on which they were training, are to be remembered, more than 60 years on, in a special ceremony at the Severn Valley Railway this Saturday (October 1st).
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Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival attracts record crowds
28th September 2011
This year’s Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival, held on 24th September 2011, has been branded a huge success by the event organisers, with record crowds of approximately nine thousand people across the day attending the celebrations.
Read More »GHOSTS & GHOULS RETURN TO BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN!
28th September 2011
Creepy crawlies, ghosts, ghouls and a spooky atmosphere will await you at the Ghostly Gaslight Halloween event at Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, Shropshire on the evening of Saturday, 29th October. Come dressed in your most frightening costume to ward off the mischievous sprits, which will play havoc in the dark and watch out for things that go bump in the night!
Read More »Dorothy Clive Garden to host FARMERS MARKET on Sunday 9th October 2011
27th September 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host a Farmers’ Market on Sunday 9th October from 10.00am to 2.00pm as part of the Autumn Colour Open Weekends during October.
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It's Official - The Shropshire Hills Welcomes Walkers!
27th September 2011
Much Wenlock is the latest market town to be added to a growing list of places in the Shropshire Hills to gain “Walkers Are Welcome” status.
Read More »Cold War survival workshop for schools
26th September 2011
A new and innovative workshop aimed at teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 school children the basic protect and survival techniques used by homeowners during the Cold War has just been launched at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford. Based on the Civil Defence Handbook ‘Protect and Survive’, distributed to all homes as the threat of nuclear attacks rose during the Cold War period, the workshop will examine what you could do to protect yourself, your family and your home under an attack.
Read More »Ironbridge receives Lottery grant for CORE - A major London 2012 digital commission by International Artist
23rd September 2011
Arts Council England has awarded a National Lottery grant of almost £99,000 to the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust for a major London 2012 Cultural Olympiad digital art commission.
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Severn Valley Railway whips up ‘Tornado’ for big three-day gala
23rd September 2011
‘TORNADO’ - the first main line steam locomotive to be built in Britain for nearly 50 years – returns to the Severn Valley Railway this week as the ‘star turn’ at the Kidderminster - Bridgnorth steam heritage line’s three-day Autumn Steam Gala which starts on Friday - the UK’s busiest and most intensive steam railway event by far.
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Marketing agency creates windows into Shropshire’s history
22nd September 2011
Striking photographs taken by a Shropshire marketing agency that create ‘windows into history’ are to be displayed during celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of Ironbridge Gorge becoming a World Heritage Site
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Halloween weekend at Hawkstone Park, a fright to remember!
16th September 2011
On Saturday, October 29, Hawkstone Park’s historic Follies hosts its third annual Terror Trail.
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Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival
16th September 2011
Celebrates 25th Anniversary: 24th September 2011
Read More »Woodland craft shop needs more suppliers
14th September 2011
The Small Woods Association, in Coalbrookdale, is offering local craftspeople a new way to sell their products. The Association has opened a shop selling locally sourced timber products and woodland artwork at the Greenwood Centre, and is appealing for more artists to submit pieces to sell.
Read More »Tennis is Art Lecture at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
13th September 2011
As part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust’s Science Sport Life Programme, the Museum is hosting a fascinating lecture on Tennis in Art, presented by Professor Ann Sumner, Director of the Barber Institute of Fine Art, on Wednesday 14th September 2011 at 7.30pm in the Boardroom at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.
Read More »Much Wenlock Roots, Fruits & Shoots Festival
13th September 2011
The town of Much Wenlock will be holding its first Food Festival in over twenty five years on the Holy Trinity Church Green on Saturday the 24th of September in order to celebrate local food
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Make Halloween Clay Monsters at Coalport China Museum
13th September 2011
Create your own Halloween monsters at Coalport China Museum, Shropshire during the autumn school half-term. The museum will be running drop-in monster themed ceramic workshops from Monday 24th to Friday 28th October where you can make all manner of strange creatures from clay, which can later be despatched to your home.
Read More »Half-Term Autumn Wildlife Tile Making Workshops at Jackfield Tile Museum in the Ironbridge Gorge
13th September 2011
Discover more about the countryside in autumn at Jackfield Tile Museum in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge. During the school half-term holidays from Monday 24th to Friday 28th October you can join drop-in workshops to decorate ceramic tiles with autumn plant and wildlife themed motifs.
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Santa Safari at Hawkstone Park
12th September 2011
Santa Claus is getting ready to meet children with their Christmas wish lists in a popular magical adventure at a leading Shropshire tourist attraction.
Read More »Severn Valley debunks false talk of ‘commuter trains to Birmingham’
8th September 2011
THE SEVERN Valley Railway has formally distanced itself from newspaper and magazine reports which have falsely raised the prospect of commuter trains on its line, to and from Birmingham.
Read More »Tennis is Art Lecture at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
8th September 2011
As part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust’s Science Sport Life Programme, the Museum is hosting a fascinating lecture on Tennis in Art, presented by Professor Ann Sumner, Director of the Barber Institute of Fine Art, on Wednesday 14th September 2011 at 7.30pm in the Boardroom at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron.
Read More »Celebrating a Decade at The Crown Country Inn.
8th September 2011
Last week saw Richard and Jane Arnold of the Crown Country Inn, Munslow celebrate their 10th Anniversary of owning the 17th Century Country Inn and Restaurant. Since opening in August of 2001 Richard a Masterchef of Great Britain has received numerous awards for the quality of his food, most recently being included, yet again, in the Good Food Guide and retaining its 2 AA Rosettes.
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Busy weekends ahead for RAF Museum
8th September 2011
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is busy preparing for two major events over the next fortnight , including a ‘Battle of Britain Weekend’ on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September, followed by ‘Open Cockpits Evening’ taking place on Saturday 17th September.
Read More »Aged 16-25 and training to be a chef? Do you live within 40 miles of Ludlow? The Skillbuilders Ludlow Young Chef Contest 2011 is looking for you!
6th September 2011
The Skillbuilders Ludlow Young Chef Contest, sponsored by Bart Spices, is searching for the chefs of the future in a fantastic competition open to trainee chefs within 40 miles of the ‘foodie’ town of Ludlow. But chefs had better hurry – the closing date for entry is Sunday 4 September!
Read More »Dorothy Clive Garden to host Farmers Market on Sunday 9th October 2011
5th September 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host a Farmers’ Market on Sunday 9th October from 10.00am to 2.00pm as part of the Autumn Colour Open Weekends during October.
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Celebrates 25th Anniversary World Heritage Festival 24th September
5th September 2011
This year is very special for the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire’s stunning Severn Valley as it marks the 25th anniversary since it was designated as one of the UK’s first World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in November 1986, alongside such sites as Stonehenge and the Giant’s Causeway. A series of exciting events, festivals and activities is planned to celebrate this significant milestone, which look back over its history and forward to the next 25 years.
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Enginuity Converts Power Tools into Racing Cars
5th September 2011
Join in the Enginuity Power Tool Grand Prix and Speed event exploring everything speedy during autumn half-term week from 22nd to 30th October. Amazing activities and demonstrations will reveal how power tools can be converted into speedy racing machines at the Coalbrookdale design and technology centre, near Ironbridge, Shropshire.
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge Museum’s Charity Golf Day
5th September 2011
Golfers are invited to take part in a charity golf day which will raise vital funds for the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. The annual event takes place at Worfield Golf Club on Wednesday, 12 October. The competition welcomes teams of four players and is open to everyone. Individuals are also very welcome to take part.
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Santa Claus to work a double shift at Hawkstone Park this Christmas
5th September 2011
There will be a jolly familiar face posing at the best man in a number of Shropshire wedding photos this winter.
Read More »Author re-tells 500 year old story
1st September 2011
A local author will retell the tragic story of Katherine More at a special event in Much Wenlock next month. Phil Revell will present his research at the Edge Arts Centre on Friday 30th September.
Read More »Festive Weekends at Blists Hill Victorian Town
31st August 2011
Residents at Blists Hill Victorian Town, in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Shropshire, will be busy preparing for Christmas over the two weekends of 10-11 and 17-18 December. Go along to experience the atmosphere of a bygone era and you will be treated to an array of traditional celebrations from the 1800s, listen to stories of life more than 100 years ago, and have a chance to do some Christmas present shopping.
Read More »FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA VICTORIAN STYLE AT BLISTS HILL
31st August 2011
Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire will open its doors on the evening of Saturday, 5th November for a spectacular fireworks extravaganza.
Read More »GHOSTS & GHOULS RETURN TO BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN!
31st August 2011
Creepy crawlies, ghosts, ghouls and a spooky atmosphere will await you at the Ghostly Gaslight Halloween event at Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, Shropshire on the evening of Saturday, 29th October.
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THE INTERNATIONAL GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION TRAVELS TO IRONBRIDGE!
31st August 2011
The fourth International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition is to be exhibited at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Shropshire, from 18th July to 1st September 2012.
Read More »SVR opens its ‘inner sanctum’ for ‘Peep behind the Scenes’ weekend
31st August 2011
THE SEVERN Valley Railway’s engine and carriage sheds, engineering workshops and signalboxes, and many other strategically important installations normally ‘out of bounds’ to the public, will be opened up to visitors this coming Saturday and Sunday (September 3rd & 4th), when the steam heritage line stages a ‘Peep behind the Scenes’ weekend, for only the second time.
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Hawkstone youngster completes quick turnaround to lift Lee Westwood trophy
31st August 2011
A young Shropshire golfer was in and out in no-time as he won the Lee Westwood Trophy just days after representing his country in Europe.
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Spectacular Eagle Swoops Down on Caravan Dealership
26th August 2011
Shrewsbury caravan dealership Salop Leisure promised something spectacular to replace an impressive Welsh dragon sculpture at its Emstrey headquarters …….. now the company has unveiled a giant eagle.
Read More »‘Furnaceman’s Dream’ A Play inspired by Shakespeare and Ironbridge Heritage
26th August 2011
A local drama group is staging an unusual play which combines Shakespeare with musical theatre and takes its inspiration from the Ironbridge Gorge’s industrial heritage. Furnaceman’s Dream is being presented by the Telford and District Light Operatic Players (Tadlop) in the Engine Shop at Enginuity, Coalbrookdale on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November, near the site of the Old Furnace used by Abraham Darby.
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Museum commemorates Battle of Britain with family weekend
24th August 2011
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be commemorating the Battle of Britain, considered the most important event in Royal Air Force history, with a family weekend of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy, including a flypast on Saturday from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire (weather permitting).
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THE THRILL OF THE RACE AT LOCAL GO-KART RALLY
24th August 2011
Thrill-seekers in Shropshire can have their fill this weekend when the regional heat of a Go-Kart Rally tournament comes to Telford.Competitors will battle it out at the heat on Sunday 28 August at The Edge Adventure Activities in Much Wenlock as part of Go Kart Rally, in association with Screwfix, Peugeot and power tool brand Evolution, and people in Shropshire are invited to come on down and experience the race day which begins at 10.30.
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Museum hosts exclusive Gala Ball
24th August 2011
An exclusive charity Gala Ball will be held at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Saturday 8th October 2011. Organised in partnership by the RAF Benevolent Fund and the RAF Museum with support from RAF Cosford, the evening will start with a champagne reception under the wings of the mighty Vulcan and other aircraft within the National Cold War Exhibition.
Read More »Dorothy Clive Garden hosts children's games throughout July and August
24th August 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting the popular Plant Hunters’ Fair on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August 2011. This fund raising event, which is now in its third year, will feature sixteen specialist nurseries with a national standing as well as small local plant growers from around the country.
Read More »Severn Valley Railway brings the seaside to the West Midlands!
24th August 2011
IT’S ALMOST 100 miles as the seagull flies from the Severn Valley Railway to the nearest ‘decent’ sandy beach at Barmouth, on the mid-Wales coast. Or if you don’t mind a muddy estuary and the constant drone of traffic on the M4 motorway, there’s always Severn Beach, a mere 85 miles ‘down country’ on the outskirts of Bristol. But during the three days of this coming weekend’s August Bank Holiday (Saturday August 27th - Monday August 29th), the Severn Valley Railway will give local families the best possible reason NOT to go driving off to the coast, or joining the inevitable tailbacks of bank holiday traffic. It’s bringing the seaside into the heart of the West Midlands!
Read More »'Tis the season to be jolly!
24th August 2011
The summer holidays are barely finished, and Hadley Park House Hotel is already unpacking the festive bunting and mistletoe in preparation for another busy Festive Season. And with a newly appointed head chef, and a recently opened state-of-the-art function suite, one of Shropshire¹s hottest hotels is now hoping Santa will bring it a bumper sack of Christmas party bookings.
Read More »Welcome to Hadley Park House Hotel...just don’t mention the war!
22nd August 2011
Hadley Park becomes Fawlty Towers for three nights in September, as Basil Fawlty, Manuel and Sybil bring mayhem and madness to this highly acclaimed Shropshire hotel and restaurant. The Fawlty Towers experience has become an established part Hadley Park House Hotel’s events calendar, and is once again expected to be sell-out occasions.
Read More »Step Into Oswestry’s Past For Free!
22nd August 2011
Following last year’s successful Historic Open Days, the organisers, Oswestry Heritage Forum, have planned a set of activities from the 8th to the 11th of September, to bring people into closer contact with their rich past, with funding support from local Joint Committees. This will be a once-in-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which will bring an exciting and vibrant local history and culture to life.
Read More »Swiss Bridge Re-opens at Shropshire Tourist Attraction
22nd August 2011
A bridge which is a favourite with visitors to a Shropshire tourist attraction is to re-open this month following major renovation work.
Read More »Move over Russell Crowe - Britainnia's Gladiators are coming to Wroxeter!
19th August 2011
In Roman society, Gladiatorial combat was seen as the ultimate spectator sport, with two well-trained warriors facing each other in mortal combat. Over the August bank holiday weekend, English Heritage is inviting the public to witness the unique spectacle for themselves as Wroxeter Roman City welcomes the Gladiators!
Read More »Civil War Face Off at Stokesay Castle!
19th August 2011
The clock will turn back 366 years at Stokesay Castle, near Ludlow, on Sunday 28 and bank holiday Monday 29 August, when Royalists will face off against Parliamentarians in a dramatic recreation of the siege of Stokesay!
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Time flies when you’re having fun!
18th August 2011
After a hectic summer of thrilling activities at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, next week’s final August Activity is dedicated to a flying theme guaranteed to excite youngsters - ‘Mini Kites and Windmills’, a hands-on workshop to get all the family working together that will run from 22nd to 26th of August.
Read More »Discover rural attractions on Much Wenlock’s ‘Marathon Trails’
18th August 2011
Fifty one Shropshire-based rural tourist attractions are giving their businesses an extra boost in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games through an initiative funded by the Rural Development Programme for England. All are within the magic 26 mile ‘marathon’ radius of Much Wenlock, home of the Wenlock Olympian Games and inspiration for the modern day Olympics. And all the businesses are included in a series of four ‘Marathon Trail’ guides, which tell visitors about special places to go and things to do in the county.
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Hercules makes final flight into Cosford
18th August 2011
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford took delivery of its latest acquisition last week, an RAF Hercules C130K Mk.3 transport aircraft. The aircraft made its final flight into RAF Cosford at 11.30am on 12th August after a farewell flypast over the Museum.
Read More »Shropshire back where it belongs on Google Maps
18th August 2011
Shropshire Tourism is delighted to report that Shrewsbury is not in a river in Powys anymore!
Read More »Fun Kids, PURE, Ironbridge and Chuck the Eco Duck launch summer story writing competition
17th August 2011
Fun Kids, the UK’s only radio station for kids, has teamed up with Ironbridge Gorge Museums, Chuck the Eco Duck and PURE to help promote literacy through a summer story writing competition.
Read More »Dorothy Clive Garden is to host the popular Plant Hunters' Fair
17th August 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting the popular Plant Hunters’ Fair on Sunday 28th and bank holiday Monday 29th August 2011. This fund raising event, which is now in its third year, will feature sixteen specialist nurseries with a national standing as well as small local plant growers from around the country.
Read More »Severn Valley Railway statement on media speculation about an extension to Ironbridge
11th August 2011
Proposals for an extension of the Severn Valley Railway into the Ironbridge Gorge have been mooted for a very long time; however the Railway has always had more important priorities.
Read More »Space theme for family activity
11th August 2011
As we reach the half way point of the long summer break, you may be running out of ideas to keep the children entertained. If so, why not bring them along to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford between 15th & 19th of August and let them make their own ‘Moon Machine’? In addition to this activity for youngsters the museum also has a climbing wall, an exhilarating flight simulator, interactive play area ‘Fun ‘n Flight’ plus over 70 historic aircraft on display – all guaranteed to keep the kids goggle eyed and open mouthed.
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A Centre of Excellence for Walking
10th August 2011
The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is aiming to encourage all of its visitors to put their best foot forward, and walk the footpaths and quiet country lanes of the county this summer.
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Cockpits open to aviation fans
10th August 2011
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be opening up its doors to visitors for a special evening event taking pace on Saturday 17th September 2011. During ‘Open Cockpits Evening’, a selection of historic aircraft and cockpits will be available for close viewing for a limited number of visitors, allowing rare inside access to some of the World’s most historic aircraft.
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Shakespeare comes to the Dorothy Clive Garden
9th August 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host an open air production of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ on Saturday 13th August at 6.30pm by the Belvedere Pavilion in the garden.
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival Review Open Meeting – 10 August
9th August 2011
Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site Festival bosses are urging the local community to get involved with the development of this year’s landmark celebrations. A couple of open meetings were held earlier in the summer so residents and businesses could find out more about the event and contribute their ideas to the planning process. Everyone is now welcome to come along to a review meeting on 10th August.
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Celebrate St Bartholomew’s Day at Blists Hill Victorian Town
9th August 2011
Celebrate St Bartholomew’s Day at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire on Wednesday, 24th August with drama, wizardry, Victorian games and fun family entertainment.
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Ludlow Cafe Makes New Appointments
9th August 2011
A popular South Shropshire cafe has hired additional staff to cope with growing demand. The Ludlow Food Centre’s Conservatory Barn Cafe has recently hired 6 new members of staff including a new chef.
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Dress Up and Join the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
8th August 2011
Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, Shropshire will be hosting a themed event over the late summer Bank holiday weekend of 27th-29th August based on the much-loved Victorian novel by Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, which tells the story of seven-and-half-year-old Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world.
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Festival season reaches Shropshire resort
8th August 2011
Festival season is entering full swing at one of Shropshire’s leading golf courses. But there will be no need for tents or wellies on the trimmed fairways and pristine greens of Hawkstone Park’s renowned courses as it hosts its annual Festival Week.
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Maize Maze set to open
8th August 2011
A leading Shropshire tourist attraction has grown with the opening of its Maize Maze.
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Sculpture Exhibition at Ludlow Castle
4th August 2011
An exhibition of work by the artist Stephen Cox, 'The Meaning of Stone', is being held at Ludlow Castle from 25th September to 6th November 2011.
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Enjoy the fun of flight next week at Cosford
3rd August 2011
This summer holiday, the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has created a range of interactive ‘August Activities’ to keep the children entertained and having fun. From the 8-12 August there will be a fun of flight theme as children make and colour in their own paper gliders and parachutes then test how well they fly.
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Ludlow Food Centre Wins 3 Great Taste Awards
3rd August 2011
A Shropshire food producer has won awards with a selection of its products. The Ludlow Food Centre in Bromfield has been awarded three Great Taste Awards by the Guild of Fine Food.
Read More »Sherlock Holmes Detective Weekend at Blists Hill Victorian Town is 'Elementary by Dear Watson'
2nd August 2011
Amateur sleuths and budding private detectives can help Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve a mysterious crime, which has taken place at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge over the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August. Come along and try your hand at forensic science, taking fingerprints, printing reward posters and matching plaster cast footprints to different shoes.
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Wartime Dance takes guests back to 1940’s
1st August 2011
Members of the public are invited to join the Aerospace Museum Society’s popular 1940’s Hangar Dance taking place at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Saturday 15th October 2011. The event will transport guests back to the era of Big Bands, Jive Bunnies and Jitter-buggers with a fun packed evening of entertainment.
Read More »Dorothy Clive Garden hosts children's games throughout July and August
29th July 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden is hosting Garden Games for children, daily from now to Sunday 4th September 2011. This special fundraising event admits all children up to the age of 18 for free and accompanying adult visitors at the discounted entrance price of £3.00.
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Calling all young detectives…we need your help!
29th July 2011
If you’re currently searching for something to keep the younger members of the family entertained during the summer holidays, at a time when family budgets are being squeezed ever tighter, why not give them a day out at the Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford?
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Nicholas Crane in Ludlow
28th July 2011
Tune into BBC 2 at 9pm tonight (28th July 2011) to see the popular presenter Nicholas Crane in Ludlow, the first location in his new TV series 'Town'.
Read More »BBC to Re-run Victorian Pharmacy Filmed at Blists Hill
27th July 2011
The fascinating Victorian Pharmacy series, mainly filmed at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, is to be re-run by BBC 2 at 7pm every Monday over the summer. Now being broadcast in 30-minute slots, as opposed to the original hour, it takes a look at the dynamic world of the pharmacy from the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign in 1837 right through to her death in 1901.
Read More »CARAVAN FIRM CELEBRATING SILVER JUBILEE OF FLOWER SHOW SPONSORSHIP
26th July 2011
A leading caravan dealership will be celebrating 25 years of sponsorship of Shrewsbury Flower Show next month.
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Industry mogul Nick Paul leads Severn Valley Railway into new era
26th July 2011
THE SEVERN Valley Railway has moved into a new phase in its evolution with the appointment of Nick Paul - one of the West Midlands’ leading industrialists of the last decade - as Chairman of its operating company, Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) plc.
Read More »Myths and Magic at Hawkstone Park
25th July 2011
A fairy treasure hunt will take children on a magical tour around a top Shropshire tourist attraction to pick up clues to solve a mythical mystery.
Read More »Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum!
25th July 2011
Come along to Blists Hill Victorian Town over the weekend of Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July dressed as a pirate or your favourite character from Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous novel, Treasure Island. The open-air museum in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will be running a special literary themed event with actors recreating scenes from the popular maritime book of mutiny and buried treasure.
Read More »Severn Valley Railway clips 20% off fares for the school holidays!
22nd July 2011
The Severn Valley Railway is making a conscious and very deliberate overture to families and children during the schools summer holidays, by cutting its train fares by up to 20 per cent.
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‘Millennium Squadron Print’ exhibition goes on display
22nd July 2011
A unique collection of aviation prints will be on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford from Friday 29th July 2011. The ‘Millennium Squadron Print’ exhibition is a collection of aviation prints of UK Armed Forces Flying Units that were in existence at 12.01am on the 1st January 2000.
Read More »Dorothy Clive Garden hosts children's games throughout July and August
19th July 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host Garden Games for children, daily from Saturday 23rd July to Wednesday 31st August 2011. This special fundraising event admits all children up to the age of 18 for free and accompanying adult visitors at the discounted entrance price of £3.00.
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Bert Williams recalls RAF and football memories in podcast
19th July 2011
The Royal Air Force Museum is delighted to announce that as part of its monthly podcast series football legend and World War II veteran Bert Williams has generously given his time to narrate this month’s podcast “Bert Williams – PTI”.
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Shropshire's Biggest Contemporary Craft and Fine Food Event - Gorgeous 2011, this October.
19th July 2011
Designer makers from The Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft and guests will be holding their annual ‘Gorgeous’ selling exhibition this October at Enginuity, Ironbridge. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and The Shropshire Guild have come together once again to organise this wonderful event to be held over the weekend of Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of October.
Read More »I’m a sixth former get me out of here…!
18th July 2011
Local sixth form students aged 17-19 from Wednesfield High School, Wolverhampton, will be taking part in a two day challenge titled “I’m a sixth former get me out of here…!” This creative curriculum challenge, loosely based on the TV series “I’m a celebrity get me out of here…!” will be taking place on 18-19 July 2011 taking students on a 30+ mile round trip. Students will face a number of tough team tasks and individual challenges over the two days in order to earn their meals and rewards.
Read More »Challenge yourself with a walk over the edge
18th July 2011
A South Shropshire landmark is set to host a challenging event as part of a national drive to get people out and about. As part of the National Trust’s Walking Festival later this year, there will be an 18 mile walk or run along Wenlock Edge on 23 October 2011.
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge Museums Celebrate London 2012 Open Weekend
18th July 2011
With just a year to go you can celebrate the London 2012 Open Weekend, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July, at the Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire. The Science, Sport, Life Festival on Saturday 23rd July is a fun family event on the Green at Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, with plenty of free opportunities to try different sports and activities, while on Sunday 24th you can watch the Blists Hill Victorian Town residents compete in a series of quirky, historic challenges.
Read More »Messing about on the river - in a coracle!
18th July 2011
Ironbridge Coracle Regatta, held between 12noon and 4pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August attracts coracle makers and paddlers from all over Britain to participate in an array of madcap races. Featuring team games, coracle polo matches and other fiercely contended competitions, it takes place along the picturesque stretch of the River Severn at Dale End Park, Ironbridge.
Read More »Severn Valley Railway trains become a 'moving stage' for non-stop dance event
18th July 2011
Wedding trains, football trains, jazz trains, murder mystery trains – even funeral trains – the Severn Valley Railway has run all of these and more over the past 40 years. But on Saturday next, July 23rd, the railway will play host to an entirely new kind of experience, turning its carriages into a moving stage for a near two-hour non-stop theatrical performance by more than 300 dancers.
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Love Coffee delighted with five star hygiene rating
15th July 2011
The popular Love Coffee restaurant at leading Shropshire caravan dealership Salop Leisure is celebrating a top five-star rating from the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
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Models take to the skies this weekend
15th July 2011
Hundreds of scale models of iconic aircraft will be taking to the skies this weekend at the annual Large Model Aircraft Rally taking place at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford. This famous air show in miniature is an absolute must see for any aviation enthusiast.
Read More »Salop Leisure Out to Impress Britain in Bloom Judges
14th July 2011
Leading caravan dealership Salop Leisure is determined to impress Britain in Bloom competition judges when they begin a tour of Shrewsbury at the company’s headquarters on Monday, July 18.
Read More »Summer Fun For Families
13th July 2011
This summer holiday, the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has created a range of interactive ‘August Activities’ that will get families working together and having fun. Each week throughout August will have an exciting activity dedicated to it. These creative and fun workshops will run from 1st to 31st August and all materials for these hands-on sessions will be provided by the Museum. Sessions will run from 11.00am-12.30pm and 2.00pm-3.30pm. Tickets will be available at the admissions desk on arrival and participation costs just £1.00 per person, to cover the cost of materials.
Read More »Museum is Highly Commended at National Apprenticeship Awards
12th July 2011
The Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has been ‘Highly Commended’ at The National Apprenticeship Awards 2011. The Museum was nominated in the ‘Small Employer of the Year’ category, for a second year in a row, at the prestigious event held in London.
Read More »Join Creative Ceramic Workshops in the Ironbridge Gorge during summer school holidays
12th July 2011
Visit Coalport China Museum and Jackfield Tile Museum in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge during the summer school holidays from 25th July to 2nd September and join drop-in ceramic workshops where you can discover your creative side. The fun, hands-on activities will vary from day-to-day and you can design your own pieces to be sent home later.
Read More »Celebrate St Bartholomew's Day at Blists Hill Victorian Town
12th July 2011
Celebrate St Bartholomew’s Day at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire on Wednesday, 24th August with drama, wizardry, Victorian games and fun family entertainment. The event is part of a programme of days out, exhibitions and festivals celebrating the 25th anniversary of Ironbridge Gorge being designated as one of the UK’s first World Heritage Sites in 1986.
Read More »Sherlock Holmes Detective Weekend at Blists Hill Victorian Town is 'Elementary by Dear Watson'
12th July 2011
Amateur sleuths and budding private detectives can help Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve a mysterious crime, which has taken place at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge over the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August. Come along and try your hand at forensic science, taking fingerprints, printing reward posters and matching plaster cast footprints to different shoes.
Read More »Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Blist's Hill Victorian Town
12th July 2011
Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge, Shropshire will be hosting a themed event over the late summer Bank holiday weekend of 27th – 29th August based on the much-loved Victorian novel by Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, which tells the story of seven-and-half-year-old Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world.
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Maize Maze florishes at Hawkstone Park
12th July 2011
The prayers of a leading Shropshire tourist attraction have been answered at last ahead of the opening of its Maize Maze this month. The new addition to the historic Follies, golf courses, hotel and restaurant at Hawkstone Park will see a replica of a Chinook Helicopter grow from maze at the popular venue.
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Shropshire golf centre hoping for continued European dominance at The Open
11th July 2011
One Shropshire attraction has its fingers crossed that Europe’s domination of world golf will continue at Royal St George’s next week.
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Secretary of State visits Shropshire as the County prepares for London 2012
11th July 2011
The Rt. Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media & Sport visited Shropshire on Saturday, 9th July as the guest of Philip Dunne MP, Member of Parliament for Ludlow. The Secretary of State visited Much Wenlock, the birthplace of the modern Olympic movement and the Ironbridge Gorge, the Birthplace of Industry as part of the county’s exciting preparations for London 2012.
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Steam Gallopers at Blists Hill Victorian Town Celebrate 100 Years
8th July 2011
A fantastic set of steam gallopers will celebrate their centenary this summer at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.
Read More »Free Summer Events in the Ironbridge Gorge: July - September
8th July 2011
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy some great free, fun family events in the Ironbridge Gorge this summer. They are all part of a programme of days out, exhibitions and festivals celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Gorge being designated as one of the UK’s first World Heritage Sites in 1986.
Read More »New book reveals how W.G. Grace crossed the line first in the original London Games...in 1866
7th July 2011
Cricketer W.G.Grace won the 440 yards hurdles, in the forerunner of the modern Olympic Games in London, in 1866.
Read More »It is an Olympian task to reveal this tale
7th July 2011
It is an Olympian task to reveal this tale, especially as it about to be ‘told’ not merely mute, but behind the full masks of just three actors.
Read More »Lancaster flying display set to be a highlight for large model aircraft show
6th July 2011
Visitors at the Large Model Aircraft Rally, taking place at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on 16-17 July, will be treated to a flying display from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster - scheduled for 2.35pm on the Saturday (subject to weather and operational requirements).
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Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum!
5th July 2011
Come along to Blists Hill Victorian Town over the weekend of Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July dressed as a pirate or your favourite character from Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous novel, Treasure Island.
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40% Discount at Ironbridge Gorge Museums for Shropshire Residents
5th July 2011
Ironbridge Gorge Museums is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the World Heritage Site with a 40% discount for Shropshire residents.
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Italian student experiences the Ludlow Food Centre
5th July 2011
A young Italian student from Pesaro, a seaside town in the middle of Italy, has recently moved to the Shropshire town of Ludlow. His journey has been organised by Carole Clayton, chair of Ludlow Chamber of Trade through the Rural Meeting Place, in collaboration with Training 2000.
Read More »Spitfire Display for National Service Men and Women
1st July 2011
The National Service (RAF) Association will be holding their annual reunion and parade at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Sunday 3rd July 2011 from 10.00am. Visitors and guests will be treated to a flying display by two Spitfires from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight scheduled for 1.00pm (weather permitting).
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Three New Luxury Cottages in North Shropshire
30th June 2011
Award-winning Combermere Abbey near Whitchurch can now offer guests an even greater choice of luxurious self catering accommodation after successfully securing a £150,000 grant from the Tourism Connect Programme.
Read More »The Big Bang event explores exciting careers for students
30th June 2011
Hundreds of school children from across the West Midlands participated in the West Midlands’ regional Big Bang Fair, hosted at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Wednesday 29th June 2011.
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Gold Accolade for Local Country Park
29th June 2011
A Country Park near Ellesmere has been recognised by Visit England – the national tourist board as being one of the best accommodation providers in Shropshire.
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Midland Gliding Club Seeks New Members
29th June 2011
Midland Gliding Club on the Long Mynd is one of the oldest and certainly the highest gliding club in the UK.
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Salop Leisure to sell new book about The Lion Hotel
29th June 2011
A new book charting the history of Shrewsbury’s famous Lion Hotel is being sold at leading caravan dealership Salop Leisure in the town.
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Dickens relative to launch new book about the Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury
28th June 2011
The great, great grandson of Charles Dickens will be launching a new book about Shrewsbury’s Lion Hotel Friday 1st July at 11.45am until 12.30pm.
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Challenge Yourself with a Walk Over the Edge
28th June 2011
As part of the National Trust’s Walking Festival later this year, there will be an 18 mile walk or run along Wenlock Edge on 23 October 2011.
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Rare Birds at Hawkstone Park
24th June 2011
A team of volunteers has completed its annual ringing project to study rare birds at Hawkstone Park in Shropshire.
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Football legend Bert Williams shares RAF wartime memories
24th June 2011
Royal Air Museum Cosford - Thursday 30th June 2011 11.30am
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Sponsor a tree at Ludlow Castle
23rd June 2011
Following on from their successful open day on May 18th, Ludlow Castle is offering the unique chance to sponsor a tree within its grounds to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Castle’s purchase by Lord Powis in 1811. The purchase saved the Castle from Government plans of the day to pull it down and sell the stone and timber.
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Dorothy Clive Garden hosts Craft Fair in partnership with North Staffs Guild of Craftsmen
22nd June 2011
Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July 2011
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Scalextric For Schools Challenge
21st June 2011
Secondary school children from across the country will be taking part in a giant size scalextric event, hosted at the RAF Museum Cosford on Sunday 26th June. ‘Scalextric4Schools’ will see teams of students aged 11-18, from as far away as Devon participating. The event aims to inspire students to take Science and Engineering related subjects for Higher Education and as a career.
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Dakota Flypast for Armed Forces Veterans
21st June 2011
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is inviting Veterans, young and old, from all three services to join as one to celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday 25th June. During this special reunion, hosted by Museum staff, all Veterans will be treated to a full day’s programme of events and activities.
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'Allo, 'Allo!' stars boost SVR’s two big '1940s Weekends'
20th June 2011
Stars from the cast of the hugely popular BBC sitcom 'Allo, 'Allo!' will be centre-stage when the Severn Valley Railway turns back the clock once more and rolls out its big wartime nostalgia '1940s Weekends', on June 25th & 26th and July 2nd & 3rd.
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International Mountain Board Series Rolls into Shropshire
14th June 2011
The Edge Mountainboard Centre, near Much Wenlock, will be hosting Round Two of the 2011 International Mountainboard Series on the 18th and 19th of May.
Read More »Father's Day at The Follies at Hawkstone Park
13th June 2011
Instead of buying the usual tie or jumper for Father’s Day, would your dad be tempted to have a go at clay pigeon shooting or enjoy the challenge of having a go at off-road driving?
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Shropshire Author goes 'Walking with Boomerang' for Dog Charity
9th June 2011
Dogs like Shropshire! - and with 3,500 miles of walkies available it's easy to see why. But if you are having difficulties knowing which walk to take here's a book that will help you find some of the best dog friendly routes in the county.
Read More »Derby Day Down at the Farm
6th June 2011
This Sunday sees the dawn of another first down at Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom near Telford, Shropshire.
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Permanent Tribute to National Service Men and Women Unveiled at Parade
3rd June 2011
The National Service (RAF) Association will be holding their annual reunion and parade at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Sunday 3rd July 2011 from 10.00am.
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Hawkstone Park Golf Centre recieves top of the range revamp
1st June 2011
One of Shropshire’s leading golf centres has received a top of the range revamp thanks to the sport’s number one ball fitter.
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Severn Valley Carriage Works turns out first ‘external’ contract coach
31st May 2011
The Severn Valley Railway’s carriage restoration department at Bewdley, reorganised last year as a stand-alone profit centre under the name SVR Carriage Contracts, has just completed its first ‘external’ contract.
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Severn Valley runs £10 Special Train to aid Stricken Heritage Line
27th May 2011
THE SEVERN Valley Railway, floored by severe flooding in 2007 and forced to substantially rebuild much of its 16-mile line between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, is helping another steam ‘heritage’ railway to get back on its feet, after an embankment collapse in January which cut the line in two.
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Marathon Man Runs through Shropshire - with help from Wroxeter Hotel
27th May 2011
One man’s incredible charity run of 12 marathons in 12 consecutive days across a dozen counties took him through Shropshire - and he was helped with a free overnight stay and breakfast from The Wroxeter Hotel.
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Half Term Fun for Families at the Royal Air Force Museum
26th May 2011
31st May - 3rd June 2011, 11am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 3.30pm
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ROAMING ROMANS SET CHILDREN’S CHALLENGE AT WROXETER ROMAN CITY!
25th May 2011
Saturday 28 May to Sunday 5 June 2011
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WANTED: KNIGHTS AND PRINCESSES AT STOKESAY CASTLE!
24th May 2011
Sunday 29 & Bank Holiday Monday 30 May 2011
Read More »Stunning Views, Fascinating Gardens and Home-baked Cakes
23rd May 2011
Wentnor and Norbury Open Gardens Sunday 29th May and Bank Holiday Monday 30th May, 2pm to 6pm
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Take a ‘Slow’ Family Foodie Walk
23rd May 2011
Have you ever wanted to eat your way round Ludlow taking in the best of local seasonal produce? Now in its third successful year, the Slow Food Ludlow Mini Magnalonga will take place on Sunday 12th June (11.30-12pm start). The event is for all those that want to discover a bit more about Ludlow’s fantastic food and drink offer by doing a walk with food stops with a family quiz on route. This family friendly event is for the young and old, taking in some of Ludlow’s most beautiful views and exciting food venues. At each stop you will be served a course, the route has five stops in total and is no more than three miles.
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The Dorothy Clive Garden Extends Hours for Late Spring Opening
20th May 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting six late evening openings commencing on Tuesday 24th May 2011.
Read More »Stunning Views, Fascinating Gardens and Home-Baked Cakes
19th May 2011
Wentnor and Norbury Open Gardens,Sunday 29th May and Bank Holiday Monday 30th May, 2pm to 6pm
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60th Anniversary of Valiant's First Flight
18th May 2011
Wednesday 18th May 2011 will mark the 60th Anniversary of the first flight of the Vickers-Armstrongs Valiant. Part of the Royal Air Forces V-Bomber nuclear deterrent during the 1950’s and 1960’s, the Valiant was the first of the V-bombers to make it into the air, when prototype WB210 took to the skies on 18th May 1951.
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Beatles tribute band opens at SVR ’60s revival spectacular
17th May 2011
IT’S BEEN A Hard Day’s Night already for the organisers of Kidderminster’s ground-breaking three-day ‘Sounds of the ‘60s’ pop and nostalgia festival at the Severn Valley Railway – but though it seems they’ve been working Eight Days A Week, it’s all Come Together nicely, no further Help is needed - and they Feel Fine!
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Welcome to Olympian Shropshire
17th May 2011
Shropshire is turning back the clocks to 1864 when Shrewsbury will once again host the Shropshire Olympian Festival on 17th, 18th and 19th June in the Quarry Park with the biggest cultural festival Shropshire has ever seen.
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Double win for Museum at Apprenticeship Awards
16th May 2011
The Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has for the second year in a row, been awarded the West Midlands Regional Winner of the ‘Small Employer of the Year Award’, at The Apprenticeship Awards 2011. It was a double win for the Museum as 2nd year Apprentice, Nathan Pugh was highly commended in the ‘Advanced Apprentice of the Year’ category.
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Environment Weekend at Hawkstone Historic Park & Follies
13th May 2011
Dig out your wellies and head to the Environment Weekend at The Follies in Shrewsbury for a fun, educational Whitsun Holiday activity.
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Schools set to participate in local Olympics
13th May 2011
Local school children from across the West Midlands will be taking part in the Olympics 2012 Inspire to Aim Higher event, hosted at the RAF Museum Cosford on Tuesday 17th May. This special event is a collaboration with Wednesfield High School, together with South Cheshire College and Kingswood Outdoor Education Centre. The event aims to promote participation, inclusion and competition, whilst highlighting the values of the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
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Dudmaston open for National Garden Scheme Day
12th May 2011
Dudmaston Hall are opening their gardens to visitors this Saturday (14th May) in conjunction with the National Garden Scheme. Being predominantly a spring garden visitors will have the opportunity to wander through the beautiful grounds where rhododendrons and azaleas are currently in full bloom.
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The Laburnum Arch is in full bloom at the Dorothy Clive Garden
12th May 2011
The nationally renowned Laburnum arch is currently in full bloom at the Dorothy Clive Garden. The arch, which was planted in the early 1990’s, was donated to the garden by the worldwide service organisation for women, ‘Soroptomist International’
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'Escape to the Country' film at Soulton Hall
12th May 2011
The popular teatime BBC Two property programme ‘Escape to the Country’ recently departed from Soulton Hall in Wem following a week in residence, and also filming.
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Volunteers Efforts Recognised At Awards
11th May 2011
A volunteer at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford yesterday reached the final three in the University of Wolverhampton’s ‘Volunteer of the Year Awards 2011’. Held at the university, the awards recognise students who have made a significant and meaningful contribution to the community by volunteering.
Read More »Dorothy Clive Garden Awarded Four Prizes at RHS Regional Rhododendron, Magnolia & Azalea Show
11th May 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden has been awarded four prizes at the North West and North Wales RHS regional Rhododendron, Azalea and Magnolia show.
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History comes to life at Dudmaston Hall
5th May 2011
Visitors to Dudmaston Hall on 8th May will be given the opportunity to find out all about the many different people who have lived in the Hall since the eighteenth century.
Read More »Visit Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery at night
28th April 2011
Children’s activities, movie night, “historic snacks” and ghost tours on Friday the 13th May 2011
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Flower Fairies & Princes recieve a Free Fairy Cake at the Dorothy Clive Garden
26th April 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden is offering a free fairy cake to all children who turn up dressed as a fairy or Prince on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May.
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Thousands of bikers expected for charity ride out
21st April 2011
Thousands of bikers from across the country are expected to join together for a massive ‘Ride Out’ in support of the RAF. The third annual charity motorcycle run will take place on Sunday 8th May 2011 in aid of the RAF Association and RAF Museum. Motorheads from all over the UK will ride out from Shrewsbury Meole Brace park & ride to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford in Shropshire on mass at 11.30am.
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A Golden Hop-Ortunity for Easter Fun in the West Midlands
21st April 2011
Friday 22 to Monday 25 April 2011
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Ludlow Castle plans Special Bicentenary Event
20th April 2011
Ludlow Castle is holding a free open day on Wednesday 18th May to celebrate the 200th anniversary of its purchase from the Crown by the then Lord Powis in 1811.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Dorothy Clive Garden
20th April 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt for children around the 12 acre garden site on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd April.
Read More »National Tourism Award For Ludlow Food Centre
18th April 2011
A local food producer and retailer has won a national tourism at the Enjoy England Excellence in Tourism Awards held at Birmingham University’s Great Hall on Friday April 15th.
Read More »The Magic of the FA Cup comes to the Birthplace of Industry
18th April 2011
One of the oldest and most iconic football trophies in the world will be paying a rare visit to Enginuity, one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire on Saturday, 30th April between 10am and 5pm.
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Easter Celebrations at Hawkstone Park
14th April 2011
The Easter bunny will be returning to his magical burrow in the historical caves at The Follies this month.
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Come and celebrate Shropshire Butterflies - in poems, art, and real life!
13th April 2011
The Dower House Gardens June 11thGardens open at midday.
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Plant Hunters Fair at the Dorothy Clive Garden
12th April 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting the popular Plant Hunters’ Fair on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th April 2011.
Read More »Easter Egg Hunt at the Dorothy Clive Garden
12th April 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt for children around the 12 acre garden site on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd April.
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Museum Apprentice In Welding Challenge
12th April 2011
Alex Weston, an Apprentice in the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, this week achieved third place in the ‘Trainee Welders Challenge’ held at City of Wolverhampton College. The challenge took place on Monday 4th April 2011, where twenty-five first year Engineering trainees took on a series of challenges testing their welding ability and skill.
Read More »Rocke Cottage Tearooms recieve the Tea Guild's Top UK Tea Place 2011 Award
8th April 2011
One of the best places in the UK to enjoy afternoon tea has been named as Rocke Cottage Tearooms. This charming tea room, nestled in the Shropshire countryside, has achieved the highest ‘accolade’ of the tea world by winning The Tea Guild’s prestigious Top Tea Place 2011 Award.
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Exciting Musical Line Up at Ludlow Festival
7th April 2011
This year’s exciting Ludlow Festival line-up now includes award winning actress and singer Barbara Dickson and The Three Welsh Tenors, Alun Rhys-Jenkins, Aled Hall, Rhys Meirion and Shakin Stevens!
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Rare Chance To Step Inside Historic Aircraft
7th April 2011
14th May 2011 - 6.00pm - 8.30pm - £10.00 per person
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Festival draws top cartoonists to Shrewsbury
6th April 2011
Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival is gearing up for its annual long weekend of humour and art from Thursday 14 April 2011–Sunday 17 April 2011.
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All Aboard!
6th April 2011
Visiting the Shropshire Hills for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches and picnics will get easier from 16th April as the Long Mynd and Stiperstones Shuttles get up and running again.
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Dorothy Clive hosts life size Rhinoceros
4th April 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden is currently caring for a 60 kilo, 6 feet wide multi-coloured Rhinoceros called Blossom. The sculpture, which was sponsored by Cheshire Gardens of Distinction, was produced in 2010 as part of the Rhino Mania campaign to celebrate Cheshire’s cultural identity and its status as a must-see visitor destination.
Read More »Paint the Church Fundraising Fete
29th March 2011
A county hotel has offered its grounds to host a “paint the church” fundraising fete in aid of a small Shropshire village.
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Complimentary Mothers Day Flowers at the Dorothy Clive Garden
29th March 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden will be giving a complimentary posy of flowers to each Mother this Mother’s Day - Sunday 3rd April 2011. The garden tea room will also be open serving a Mother’s Day cream tea special including a freshly baked raisin scone with fruit preserve and Cornish clotted cream plus a cup of tea or coffee.
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The White Rabbit Easter Treasure Hunt at Wonderland Telford Town Park
25th March 2011
Starting Good Friday 22nd April, Saturday 23rd April, Sunday 24th April and Bank Holiday Monday 25th April.
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Shropshire Council’s ‘National Treasure’ gains more airtime in 2011
24th March 2011
Described recently as “a national treasure in the heart of Shropshire”, Acton Scott Historic Working Farm (ASHWF) has built up quite a portfolio of TV appearances over the past couple of years.
Read More »Shropshire in the spotlight at Borderlines Film Festival
24th March 2011
Oswestry-born lead singer Ian Hunter makes an appearance in the film, The Ballad of Mott the Hoople, that kicks off Borderlines Film Festival (Friday 25 March to Sunday 10 April)
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Walk the Knucklas Viaduct
23rd March 2011
A unique opportunity to walk across the famous Knucklas Viaduct on the Heart of Wales Railway Line.
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The Dorothy Clive Garden will be opening for the 2011 season on Saturday 19th March 2011 at 10.00am
21st March 2011
Visitors can delight in the intimate and informal gardens set amidst glorious countryside and enjoy seasonal flowers such as daffodils and crocuses as well as flowering shrubs such as camellias and emerging rhododendrons.
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Kitchen Garden comes to life at Dudmaston
15th March 2011
The Gardeners at Dudmaston have been busy during the winter months creating a new kitchen garden at the property.
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Vote for Festival at the Edge to win National Award
1st March 2011
Festival at the Edge, a unique storytelling event in Much Wenlock, has made it through to the regional finals of the 2011 ‘Where Else But England’ Award for the second year in a row, after being nominated by Shropshire Tourism.
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Enginuity to host exciting Sci-Tech Fair
28th February 2011
For one day only families will be able to participate in a wide range of exciting activities and challenges at the Sci-Tech Fair to be held at Enginuity, near Ironbridge, Shropshire on Saturday, 5th March.
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Heroic Spitfire Veterans to Attend 75th Anniversary Event
28th February 2011
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, home to the world’s oldest Spitfire, will be marking the 75th Anniversary of the first Supermarine Spitfire flight on Saturday 5th March 2011. Attending the event will be a host of special guests including three Spitfire Pilots and an Engine Fitter. This 1936 Anniversary will be marked with a day packed full of events, activities and exhibitions for the whole family to enjoy.
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Status Quo play The Quarry
24th February 2011
World-wide sales exceeding 118 million, 22 singles in the UK Top Ten, 43 years of performing since their first hit in 1968, the opening act of Live Aid - it can only be The Quo!
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Dorothy Clive Garden opening exclusively for one more Winter Weekend.
22nd February 2011
This special fund raising event running in aid of ‘The Willoughbridge Garden Trust’, will be on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February 2011.
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Soulton Hall named one of Britains Top 10 Bolt Holes
18th February 2011
Observer Magazine and The Good Hotel Guide list Soulton Hall in Wem in Britain's top 10 bolt holes
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Historic RAF aircraft to fly into Cosford on Friday 11th February.
9th February 2011
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be taking delivery of its latest acquisition, an RAF Dominie T.MK.1, on Friday 11th February 2011 at 11.30am, when it makes its final flight into RAF Cosford. This particular aircraft is significant because it was the first Dominie to enter RAF Service.
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Opening Soon - Replica Roman Town House at Wroxeter
2nd February 2011
The newly built 'villa urbana' - high status Roman town house - at English Heritage's Wroxeter Roman City is now undergoing final preparations ahead of opening to the public on Saturday 19 February.
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The first snowdrop of 2011 spotted at the Dorothy Clive Garden
18th January 2011
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be opening exclusively for a total of two weekends in February.
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"New" Roman Villa at Wroxeter Roman City
14th January 2011
A Roman villa urbana - a high status Roman town house - has been erected at Wroxeter Roman City, the site of the fourth largest settlement in Roman Britain. Thanks to a project between English Heritage and Channel 4, a six part TV series will start on Thursday 20 January following a team of modern builders as they set about building the town house using traditional Roman methods.
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Garden expert Zdeněk Valkoun at Dorothy Clive Garden
11th January 2011
Orchid aficionado and expert gardener, Zdeněk Valkoun, will be presenting on ‘the mystery of orchids unravelled’ from 14.00-16.30 on Saturday 26th February 2011 at the Dorothy Clive Garden.
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Exclusive Winter Openings for Dorothy Clive Garden
7th January 2011
Dorothy Clive Garden will be opening exclusively for a total of three weekends in January and February 2011. These special fund raising events running in aid of ‘The Willoughbridge Garden Trust’, will be on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th January, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th February (Valentine’s Weekend) and Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February 2011.
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Lend me your ears…Listen out for Wroxeter
6th January 2011
A Channel 4 documentary on how to build a Roman villa due to be broadcast this month is expected to renew interest in little known Wroxeter – one of Shropshire’s hidden tourist gems.
Read More »Historic estate of Acton Scott, Shropshire, of BBC's Victorian Farm fame and forthcoming NEW TV series Escape in Time to offer luxury 'Glamping' experience.
22nd December 2010
If 'hopping' overseas has lost some of its appeal, there's a surprising and relaxing holiday alternative arriving in a picturesque corner of the South Shropshire Hills.
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'We Are England' Photography Competition
22nd December 2010
Shropshire Tourism is encouraging people to take photos of Shropshire to enter into the 'We Are England' photography competition to help raise the profile of the county ahead of the Commonwealth Games that take place later this year in Delhi, with great prizes on offer.
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Shropshire Tourism Member Business to feature on BBC One's Country Tracks
22nd December 2010
A unique Shropshire business, Hawks on Walks, that gives people the opportunity to walk through the countryside and become a falconer for the morning, has been chosen to feature on BBC One’s Country Tracks.
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New look for the Shropshire Tourism Brochure
16th December 2010
Shropshire Tourism has just taken delivery of their 2011 Shropshire and the Welsh Borders brochure and, for the first time in 15 years, it is now in landscape format to better show off the stunning photographs of the county.
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Atonement on ITV1
13th December 2010
This Sunday 19th Dec ITV1 is showing the Oscar winning British film 'Atonement' at 10:15pm, it's first screening on terrestrial TV.
Read More »'A Christmas Carol’ guided walks in Shrewsbury
8th December 2010
Fans of the film of ‘A Christmas Carol’, filmed on location in Shrewsbury 26 years ago, are being invited to join one of two special guided walks on Saturday 18 December.
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Date for new TV series filmed at Wroxeter announced
3rd December 2010
Tune in to Channel 4 on Tuesday 11th January at 9pm for the 1st of 6 episodes about how to build a Roman villa. The series has been filmed at Wroxeter Roman City, the fourth largest Roman city in Britain.
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Santa Visits RAF Cosford's Wartime Grotto
3rd December 2010
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December will be a time to celebrate Christmas during the Second World War as part of a Wartime Christmas Weekend packed wtih activities for all the family.
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New Christmas Chorus event in Shrewsbury
16th November 2010
Organisers have officially launched a brand new event aimed at bringing festive cheer to the heart of Shrewsbury in the run up to Christmas.
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Shrewsbury's Carols in the Square
16th November 2010
Shrewsbury Town Council will be joining up with Shropshire Council to host this year’s Carols in the Square.
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Winter Wonderland in Telford Town Park
15th November 2010
20th November to 23rd December 2010
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Ludlow Food Centre raise funds for Children in Need
15th November 2010
A local food producer and retailer has been busily making products to support Children in Need.
Read More »A Cookery Demonstration by Brompton Cookery School & Food Fayre at Adcote School
10th November 2010
18th November 2010 - 6.30pm until 10pm
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Christmas Lunch at The Dorothy Clive Garden
5th November 2010
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be opening to the public for two weekends in December and serving a four course traditional Christmas Lunch.
Read More »Ludlow Castle Open Day
2nd November 2010
Ludlow Castle will be hosting an OPEN DAY on Wednesday 18 May 2011.
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Museum Launches Conservation Blog
2nd November 2010
The Royal Air Force Museum has today launched a conservation blog, enabling members of the public, aviation enthusiasts and conservators to learn more about the various projects that the Museum’s Sir Michael Beetham Conservation Centre is currently undertaking to preserve our nation’s aviation heritage.
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Museum to Remember Fallen Comrades
2nd November 2010
Sunday 14th November 2010, service to commence at 10.30am.
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Full Steam Ahead for Caravan Park's December Bookings
2nd November 2010
Caravanners keen to take part in the Christmas festivities on the Severn Valley Railway and in Bridgnorth are booking their places early at a five star touring caravan park in East Shropshire.
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Merrie England comes alive at the Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre
29th October 2010
From castles and kings to jesters and minstrels, damsels in distress and knights in shining armour, Merrie England conjures up romantic visions of our nation’s history. And there’s no better place to see it come to life again than at the 11th Ludlow Christmas Fayre, held in and around the grounds of Britain’s finest ruined medieval castle.
Read More »Sharing Our Shropshire Project
28th October 2010
Thursday 4th November at The Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury
Read More »Apple Juicing at Local to Ludlow Market
26th October 2010
Have you too many apples and not enough ideas as to what to do with them? Why not turn them into delicious fresh apple juice at the next Ludlow Local Produce Market in south Shropshire this Thursday (28th October).
Read More »Once upon a Hill - the Miners Story
20th October 2010
As work continues at Blakemoorgate, on the Stiperstones, to restore two squatters’ cottages, Friends of the Shropshire Hills are being invited to a special event on Saturday 30th October, 11am - 3pm, to see and hear how the restoration work is going.
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Dorothy Clive Garden Fundraising event
18th October 2010
The Dorothy Clive Garden will be opening exclusively for one more weekend in October. This special fund raising event running in aid of ‘The Willoughbridge Garden Trust’, will be on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October 2010.
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New TV Show filmed at Ludlow Food Centre
18th October 2010
A South Shropshire food producer has been involved in the filming of a new TV series for ITV 1.
Read More »The Madeley Court Hotel Halloween & Victorian Christmas Seances
18th October 2010
Disembodied laughter, voices, moving furniture and manifestations are only some of the phenomena reported at the hotel.
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Take the Halloween Challenge at Stokesay Castle
15th October 2010
Little monsters needing entertainment over the Half Term break should head to Stokesay Castle from Wednesday 27 to Sunday 31 October for a thrilling Halloween challenge
Read More »Ironbridge Society of Artists Sends Locals Back to the Drawing Board
4th October 2010
Jackfield to host The Campaign for Drawing’s 'The Big Draw' event, 23 – 24 October 2010
Read More »Spooky & Ghostly Guided Walks
29th September 2010
For a spooky night out why not come on one of the Shrewsbury Ghost Walks? Shrewsbury is one of the most haunted towns in England, and a guided ghost walk is the ideal way to learn more about them.
Read More »Local Food Retailer in Tourism Awards Final
28th September 2010
A ludlow food retailer is in the running for a Heart of England Award at this year’s ‘Excellence in Tourism Awards’. The Ludlow Food Centre has reached the final of the prestigious awards in the ‘Taste of the Heart’ category.
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Ludlow Food Centre have teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support for 'The World's Biggest Coffee Morning'
24th September 2010
Throughout the nation people will sit down to a cup of coffee on September 24th but instead of paying the normal amount they will be asked to make a charitable donation.
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A Wheely Wonderful way to explore the delights of Ludlow
23rd September 2010
One of the great joys of a visit to Ludlow and the beautiful surrounding countryside is to drop down a gear or two, relax and explore at your own pace. And the perfect way to do that is by bicycle. On two wheels, you can wend your way through the leafy lanes and narrow streets, stopping off wherever takes your fancy to soak up the sights, or simply take a well earned rest and refreshments.
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Local Inn awarded AA Rosette
21st September 2010
The Inn at Grinshill has just achieved its 4 star status and with the talented young head chef, Chris Conde, have been accredited with an AA rosette for culinary excellence, just 2 months of starting in his new role.
Read More »Fabulous Fashion at Shrewsbury Shopping Centres!
14th September 2010
Look out for models strutting their stuff down the catwalk at Darwin Shopping Centre on Saturday 18 September, when it hosts some fabulous fashion shows! Discover what’s in vogue this season and how to get the look in Shrewsbury Shopping Centre stores.
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Book Launch at St Alkmunds Church - Thursday 21st October, 7.30pm
7th September 2010
Regime and Religion: Shrewsbury 1400-1700 by Barbara Coulton
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Are you Always the Bridesmaid and Never the Bride?
6th September 2010
Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge are searching for one lucky couple to win an all expenses paid wedding in conjunction with Beacon radio.
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The True Story of the Bridge Over the River Kwai
2nd September 2010
Thursday 9th September at 12 noon at The Gateway Education & Arts Centre, Shrewsbury
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New Camping and Park & Ride for this year's Ludlow Food Fesitival
31st August 2010
Two new ventures have been introduced for this year’s Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival – a new Park and Ride site and an official tent camp site making it easier to get to and stay at the festival throughout the weekend.
Read More »Family Foraging - Sunday 12th September
31st August 2010
Join Jenni Clegg, from Natural England, and Cath Landles, from the Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership, on Sunday 12th September, for a stroll on The Stiperstones to learn about the variety of berries that grow on this beautiful heather clad heathland.
Read More »Get Snap Happy for Charity Train Calender
26th August 2010
Local rail company, Wrexham & Shropshire is calling on budding photographers of all ages to put their talents to the test, and win the chance to contribute photos to the company’s first ever charity calendar for 2011.
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Business Open Day at the Wroxeter Hotel
25th August 2010
Shropshire hotel is opening its doors on September 9 to welcome visits from businesses at a special Business Open day.
Read More »Discover Local in the Shropshire Hills – forthcoming events.
23rd August 2010
A new three year landscape project ‘Discover Local’ has been launched in the Shropshire Hills, funded by LEADER.
Read More »Bank Holiday bus rides into the hills
23rd August 2010
The Shropshire Hills Shuttles are much more than a simple bus ride into the hills, or so our research suggests.
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Meet Your A Knight In Shining Armour at Stokesay Castle!
18th August 2010
If you are feeling a bit blue that the summer is drawing to a close, what better way of seeing the season out with a bang than at Stokesay Castle, where a duo of knights in shining armour are waiting to fight for your honour!
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Staycationers attracted to Shrewsbury Holiday Home Park
16th August 2010
A five star caravan holiday home park set in glorious parkland on the fringe of Shropshire's county town of Shrewsbury is attracting lots of interest from prospective buyers who are planning to holiday in the UK in future.
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Heritage Open Days across Shropshire
16th August 2010
Hidden gems and family favourites across Shropshire will open free as part of Britain’s annual Heritage Open Days, a four day celebration of heritage and architecture this September.
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In Bloom judges witness unveiling of plaque
16th August 2010
Britain in Bloom judges Roger Burnett and Jon Wheatley were among the people watching the unveiling of a plaque commemorating Samuel Owen, by Arne Sundstrom, at Norton in Hales Village Hall recently. This was the culmination of a tour of the village that the Royal Horticultural Society judges had made, examining the village’s floral displays and meeting villagers.
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Take a shot at the ‘Glorious Twelfth’ at Fishmore Hall
13th August 2010
Sharp-shooters will be dusting down their shotguns and heading for the moors as the grouse shooting season gets under way this Thursday.
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St Bartholomew's Day Celebrations At Blists Hill
11th August 2010
St Bartholomew’s Day celebrations are being revived at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire on Tuesday, 24th August with drama, wizardry and fun family entertainment.
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Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum!
9th August 2010
Come along to Blists Hill Victorian Town over the late summer Bank Holiday weekend, dressed as a pirate or your favourite character from Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, Treasure Island. From Saturday 28th to Monday 30th August, the open-air museum in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will be running a special literary themed event with actors recreating scenes from the famous maritime book of mutiny and buried treasure.
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Detective Weekend at Blists Hill Victorian Town is ‘Elementary my Dear Watson’
5th August 2010
Budding amateur sleuths and would-be private detectives will have the chance to help Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve a mysterious crime, which has taken place at Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge during the weekend of Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August. Youngsters will also be able to try their hands at forensic science during the two-day event by taking each other’s finger prints, printing reward posters and matching plaster cast footprints to different shoes.
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Local Loaves for Lammas made in Ludlow
4th August 2010
A local Food Centre is getting involved in the Real Bread Campaign’s ‘Local Loaves for Lammas’ event that takes place on July 31st and August 1st.
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Jam & Pickle Makers in Fine Form at Ludlow Food Centre
4th August 2010
A team of three jam and pickle makers at a local food producer are celebrating their win at this year’s Guild of Fine Foods ‘Great Taste Awards’.
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CBBC Comes to Ludlow Food Centre
4th August 2010
On Friday July 30th a CBBC film crew visited a South Shropshire Food Centre to film a new TV series.
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Sunday Telegraph gives praise to Shropshire Tourism website
30th July 2010
The Featured article published in the Sunday Telegraph on 25th July was a result of a press trip organised and hosted by Shropshire Tourism earlier in the year.
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Parliamentarians Take Stokesay Castle!
29th July 2010
Cromwell’s men are in town, and they are looking for new recruits to join the Parliamentarian forces this summer at Stokesay Castle!
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Time Travelling Roman to Re-Visit Wroxeter!
29th July 2010
This summer, you don’t need a TARDIS to go travelling through time - just head down to Wroxeter Roman City on any Tuesday in August and you will meet a soldier who has stepped out of his own time to visit the 21st century at English Heritage’s ‘Time Travellers Go… Roman’!
Read More »Dearnford Lake Car Boot and Collectors Fair on Sunday 15th August will support Help for Heroes
29th July 2010
Help for Heroes raises money for members of the Armed Forces who have been wounded in the service of their country. The charity strives for 100% effectiveness in that for every £1 donated, £1 goes directly to help wounded servicemen and women. The running costs of the charity are funded by the sale of merchandise.
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Shropshire's Biggest Contemporary Craft and Fine Food Fair
29th July 2010
After a hugely successful event in 2009, The Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust and The Shropshire Guild of Contemporary Craft are bringing together a truly inspirational mix of some of the finest craftspeople from the region for the Guild’s prestigious annual flagship exhibition, ‘Gorgeous’, over the weekend of October 9th and 10th.
Read More »Wrexham & Shropshire put on extra summer trains
27th July 2010
With school holidays now upon us, why not plan a fun day out or weekend away in London with family or friends?
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Oswestry takes to the Streets
26th July 2010
The streets of Oswestry will be buzzing on July 31st when the town’s traders put on a shopping experience not to be missed. This will be an event for the whole family to enjoy in a celebration of the diversity and strength of all that Oswestry has to offer in terms of retail, art, heritage and culture.
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Dance takes guests back to Battle of Britain era
23rd July 2010
Members of the public are invited to join the Aerospace Museum Society’s popular 1940’s Hangar Dance at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford on Saturday 18th September 2010 at 7pm.
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New Season of Evening Events at Museum of the Gorge
23rd July 2010
Professional Production Company to Perform Murder Mystery Play during August and September
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Dorothy Clive Garden hosts Children's Garden Games Fun Day
23rd July 2010
The Dorothy Clive Garden will host a Garden Games Fun Day for children, daily from Saturday 24th July to Friday 30th July 2010.
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Let Fishmore Hall extend your stay this Summer
19th July 2010
Allow yourself to relax in complete comfort this Summer with an extended stay at Fishmore Hall, located in the picturesque Shropshire countryside
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Borderland Bus Trip - A Guided Tour of this Historic Landscape
19th July 2010
Join us on Saturday 31st July, at 10am, for a guided bus tour from Churchstoke to find out more about the fascinating heritage of the Stiperstones and Cordon Hill area.
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Park (Walk) and Ride comes to the Discovery Centre
16th July 2010
Visitors to The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms, are being encouraged to venture a little further afield, thanks to the production of two easy-to-follow walks which link to the innovative Shropshire Hills Shuttle Bus service.
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Shropshire Olympian Festival to be held in The Quarry in 2011
14th July 2010
2011 is the year of the Cultural Olympiad, a year ahead of the Olympic Games in London. Shropshire Council has won an Inspire Mark for its innovative project, celebrating the Shropshire Olympian Festival of 1864, which William Penny Brookes brought to the Quarry, Shrewsbury. The 2011 Festival will be held in the Quarry on JUNE 17, 18 and 19.
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Largest herd of Gloucester Old Spot Pigs found in Ludlow
13th July 2010
The Gloucester Old Spot Pig has recently been singled out to gain TSG (Traditional Speciality Guaranteed) accreditation.
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The Art of Smoking
13th July 2010
The butchery team at a Shropshire food centre have been spending a great deal of time and effort smoking behind the building.
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New Victorian Pharmacy Series Coming Soon
9th July 2010
The first of four episodes of Victorian Pharmacy, the follow up to the popular BBC series Victorian Farm will be screened on 15th July at 9pm on BBC 2.
Read More »Whitchurch Councillor thanks NoBridge Nurseries
8th July 2010
Cllr Doris Anker, former mayor of Whitchurch has praised the town’s ‘beautiful’ Victorian Jubilee Park and thanked local company NoBridge Nurseries for looking after it.
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Ellesmere Flower & Produce Show
8th July 2010
Floral displays are on display in Ellesmere and the annual Ellesmere Flower & Produce show will be held on Saturday 28th August at 2pm in the Market Hall. Admission is 50p for adults and 10p for children.
Read More »Oswestry Volunteers help town prepare for Britain in Bloom Judging
8th July 2010
Volunteers from Sainsbury’s in Oswestry are helping the town’s In Bloom Committee prepare for their judging on July 21st.
Read More »North Shropshire village in running to win Britain in Bloom
8th July 2010
The village of Norton in Hales near Market Drayton has reached the finals of the national Britain in Bloom competition this year after winning a gold award in the 2009 Heart of England in Bloom. It was chosen to represent the Midlands and judging of the village will take place on Tuesday 10th August starting at 9.00 am.
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New Sun Dial in place at Wem Sweet Pea Show
8th July 2010
The Eckford Sweet Pea Society of Wem is gearing up for its 22nd annual Show which is being held at the Thomas Adam School in Wem on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July.
Read More »New Website and Special Offers for Oswestry & North Shropshire
8th July 2010
A new portal website www.shropshiredaysout.co.uk has been launched to promote Oswestry and North Shropshire. The website is just one element of a whole marketing and PR campaign delivered by Shropshire Tourism on behalf of Shropshire Council and the Northern Area Partnership. The site features information on the market towns, news, downloadable trails and exclusive voucher offers for some of North Shropshire’s most popular attractions.
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Whittington Castle first place in England to hold unique hologram exhibition
8th July 2010
Whittington Castle near Oswestry has been chosen as the first place in England to host an innovative exhibition called 'Bringing the Artefacts Back to the People' which sees historic artefacts brought to life in 3D.
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Summer in Ironbridge
8th July 2010
A whole host of events are taking place in Ironbridge this Summer to keep everyone entertained
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Tanners Wines in The Times Top Ten
8th July 2010
Tanners Wines has been lauded in The Times as one of the top ten wine shops in the country. The article, which appeared in Saturday’s edition, said of the Shrewsbury-based firm:
Read More »Olympic Mascot coming to Wenlock Olympian Games
8th July 2010
The London 2012 Olympic mascot will be a VIP visitor at the annual Wenlock Olympian Games in Much Wenlock on Sunday 11th July.
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Local Business Wins Award for 'Going Green'
2nd July 2010
Mocktree Barns Holiday Cottages have just been awarded GOLD by the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
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BBC2's new series Ben Fogle's Escape in Time filmed at Acton Scott, airs from 5 July 2010
30th June 2010
Historic Shropshire estate, famous as the location for BBC's Victorian Farm, returns to TV including a cast of well known Acton Scott faces
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Grow your skills - Professional short courses at the Small Woods Association
29th June 2010
The Small Woods Association are holding short courses hedge laying and sustainable woodland management at the Green Wood Centre
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History takes to the Skies above Wroxeter Roman City
25th June 2010
Roman Falconry, 26 & 27 June 2010
Read More »Wrexham & Shropshire puts on special train for Three Peaks charity team
25th June 2010
Wrexham & Shropshire puts on special train for Three Peaks charity team
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Wrexham & Shropshire lambs at Shropshire Show
21st June 2010
Shropshire residents are in for a treat at the Shropshire County Show on the 26th and 27th June as Wrexham & Shropshire give people the chance to win a pair of first class return tickets to London if they can guess the weight of two lambs named after the local rail company.
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Winners of the Green Category at the recent Shropshire Business Awards Ceremony
16th June 2010
The Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge are the proud winners of environmentally friendly award.
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Last Chance to help Blists Hill Victorian Town win £100,000
16th June 2010
Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge has got just a few days left to beat off stiff competition to win £100,000. It is one of only four museums in the country shortlisted to win the prestigious Art Fund Prize. The Museum is encouraging people to get on line and vote as soon as possible as the voting closes at 5pm on Friday 18th June
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Red Arrows to fly at RAF Cosford Air Show on 13th June
11th June 2010
The Team has been able to complete the revised training schedule and has now been given the Public Display Authority required to enable them to perform their display at Air Shows this year
Read More »Dearnford Lake Car Boot and Collectors Fair supports Midlands Air Ambulance
11th June 2010
Dearnford Lake Car Boot and Collectors Fair on Sunday 20th June will support the vital Midlands Air Ambulance service.
Read More »World Cup Wedding
11th June 2010
A Shropshire bridegroom will take time out on his wedding day tomorrow (Saturday)to watch the England v USA match during evening celebrations at a Shropshire hotel.
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Supply Soap Success!
9th June 2010
Guests staying at the Longmynd Hotel in Church Stretton have been treated to indulgent new soaps from Dragonfly Dawn. Joy James, the owner of the company, makes a range of beautiful soaps, one of which, “Shropshire Gold” is made from purely Shropshire sourced ingredients.
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More exhibitors than ever at Ellesmere Food & Drink Festival
9th June 2010
Ellesmere will be holding its 4th annual food and drink festival over the weekend of 19th and 20th of June and organiser Lincoln McMullan, Chairman of the Ellesmere Chamber of Commerce has expressed his delight that over 45 exhibitors have already registered to attend.
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Treat your Dad to an Action Packed Rally Weekend at Fishmore Hall this Father’s Day
3rd June 2010
Treat Dad to the drive of his life at Fishmore Hall this Father’s Day by splashing out on their exclusive ‘Rally Rush’ package.
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Armed Forces’ Day For All 3 Services
2nd June 2010
Saturday 26th June 2010 - 10.30am – 3pm - All guests must pre-register
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Explore Titterstone Clee with ‘Friends of the Shropshire Hills’
2nd June 2010
Members of ‘Friends of the Shropshire Hills’ are being invited to explore the rich industrial heritage of Titterstone Clee with local expert Alf Jenkins, who was born on Titterstone, and Glynn Barratt, local archaeologist who has studied the Clee Hills in great detail.
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Horsing About In Ironbridge Gorge
2nd June 2010
On Saturday, 12 June Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge will stage a special event to demonstrate the important role played by horses in daily life over a hundred years ago. Around ten horses across a range of breeds and sizes will be on show, some wearing traditional harness while others will be highly decorated as they would have appeared on high days and holidays.
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Local B&B on Cover of new AA guide
27th May 2010
Soulton Hall B&B in Wem has been chosen to appear on the cover of the latest AA 'Britain's Best B&B Guide'
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Enginuity Converts Power Tools Into Racing Cars
24th May 2010
Saturday 29th May to Sunday 6th June
Read More »Back by popular demand: Whalebone at Wenlock Pottery
24th May 2010
Following the enormous success of their previous evenings at Wenlock Pottery, popular and lively acoustic folk trio Whalebone will be bringing their 2010 The Gathering Tour to the Pottery on Saturday 19th June at 8.00pm.
Read More »Open Gardens and Arbor Day made easy by Shropshire Hills Shuttle buses
21st May 2010
Walcot Hall Open Gardens and Aston on Clun Arbour Day are both on the Secret Hills Shuttle bus circuit and make great days out this Bank Holiday Weekend.
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Ludlow Food Centre celebrate National BBQ Week
21st May 2010
Alfresco eaters all over the country are looking forward to the 14th ‘National Barbeque Week’. This celebration of all things char grilled runs from May 31st to June 6th but this year it has been renamed ‘National Braai Week’.
Read More »Tourism Chief’s Delight at New Olympic Mascot
20th May 2010
Chief Executive of Shropshire Tourism Simon McCloy has expressed his delight that the new official 2012 Olympic mascot has been named ‘Wenlock’, firmly putting Much Wenlock and Shropshire’s Olympic connection on the map.
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Blists Hill Victorian Town Short-Listed for £100,000
14th May 2010
Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums, is one of four institutions short-listed for the £100,000 Art Fund Prize, the UK’s largest single arts prize.
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Herons, Blue Tits and Coal Tits seen hatch live on Shropshire's very own nestcam and even Cygnets.
13th May 2010
The staff at the newly refurbished Boathouse Visitor Centre in Ellesmere were thrilled to see 5 Blue Tit chicks hatch yesterday in front of their very own eyes whilst watching the spectacular site via CCTV.
Read More »Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards officially launched
6th May 2010
The Heart of England Excellence in Tourism Awards have been officially launched at Drayton Manor Theme Park.
Read More »Website Warning
6th May 2010
A number of our members have contacted us with concerns about search engine optimisation on their own websites. They have been stung by companies offering to increase the traffic to their website and after months of paying large bills they have nothing more to show than receipts. If you feel you are in a similar situation, have been contacted about search engine optimisation or about increasing traffic to your website please read on.
Read More »Northern Area Partnership Campaign
6th May 2010
Shropshire Tourism has been commissioned by Shropshire Council to undertake a promotional campaign for Oswestry and the North Shropshire area with the focus of generating footfall into the market towns.
Read More »Shropshire & the Welsh Borders brochure
6th May 2010
Over the past 12 months the team at Shropshire Tourism has handled 19,050 direct requests for the Shropshire & the Welsh Borders brochure and we are continuing to respond to requests on a daily basis. You will receive your booking forms for the 2011 brochure in the next couple of weeks so please keep an eye out for them.
Read More »2009/10 a record breaking year for Shropshire Tourism
6th May 2010
It’s been a bumper year for press coverage and website traffic.
Read More »Thousands Expected at Shrewsbury Caravan Show
29th April 2010
Thousands of visitors from all over the UK are expected to attend the biggest caravan and motorhome show ever seen in Shropshire which opens in Shrewsbury on Friday.
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Comet to feature on BBC’s ‘The One Show’
29th April 2010
The de Havilland Comet was the world’s first jet airliner. The Comet 1, an early example which is on display at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, will appear in a special feature on BBC 1's ‘The One Show’ on 4th May at 7.00pm, covering the short but historic service of the aircraft.
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Wrexham & Shropshire Celebrates Second Anniversary
28th April 2010
Wrexham & Shropshire is today toasting the second anniversary since the launch of its direct service to London Marylebone on 28 April 2008.
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Blists Hill Victorian Town Wins National Enjoy England Silver Award
26th April 2010
The redeveloped Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire has won a coveted Silver Award in the Large Visitor Attraction category of the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010.
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Use the Shuttle buses over the Bank Holiday
26th April 2010
Bank Holidays are busy times on the road, so why not beat the bustle and step onto the Shuttle buses to explore the Shropshire Hills this weekend.
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Shropshire Fidget Pie
15th April 2010
The Shropshire Fidget Pie has been around for over 400 years and is one of the few unique food products left in Shropshire. Shropshire Blue did not originate in Shropshire and Shrewsbury biscuits are made all of the world so in many ways the Fidget is all that is left.
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County town prepares to welcome UK's top cartoonists for Shrewsbury's International Cartoon Festival 22nd - 25th April
8th April 2010
The Festival offers unique opportunities to see artists at work; 20 of them on huge boards in The Square during the weekend, others drawing caricatures and some running cartoon workshops for all ages.
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Vote for Festival at the Edge to win National Award
7th April 2010
Festival at the Edge, a unique storytelling event in Much Wenlock, has made it through to the finals of a new national award, after being nominated by Shropshire Tourism. Visit England has joined forces with The Sun Newspaper to launch a national vote for its new ‘Where Else But England’ Award.
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Stokesay Castle’s Gatehouse - Looking Better Than Ever!
6th April 2010
A brighter entrance awaits visitors to Stokesay Castle, near Ludlow, this spring, as refurbishment and restoration work on the timber-framed gatehouse is revealed in its colourful glory!
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Aircraft Carrier to be ‘Centaur’ of Shropshire Model Show
1st April 2010
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford - 11th April 2010
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Blists Hill Victorian Town asks visitors to ‘Love Your Museum’
1st April 2010
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 April 2010
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Meccano Mania comes to Ironbridge
1st April 2010
Intricate Working Meccano Models will be at Enginuity from 1st - 3rd May
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'Staycationers' Boost Bookings at Shropshire Caravan Park
30th March 2010
Staycationers are boosting bookings at a five star touring caravan park in Shropshire where £70,000 has been invested over the winter to ensure that caravanners can spend a penny in luxury.
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Summer Sessions at The Quarry
30th March 2010
More artists have been added by promoters IML Concerts to ‘The Beacon 103.1FM Summer Sessions’ at The Quarry on Friday 9th July.
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Spring has Arrived at Fishmore Hall
30th March 2010
Fishmore Hall in Ludlow, Shropshire has announced its spring calendar of events to be held at the Georgian countryside hotel throughout April and May.
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Shropshire Food Producer Wins National Award
29th March 2010
Ludlow Food Centre has won a national award at the recent Foodex show held at Birmingham’s NEC.
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The Shropshire Hills Shuttles start up on Saturday 3rd April 2010
29th March 2010
The Shuttles are 16-seater mini-buses which provide easy access into the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches, picnics and more. Two Shuttle circuits enable you to explore two very distinctive parts of the Shropshire Hills.
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Ludlow Food Centre unveil new drink
24th March 2010
A local food producer has started making a new type of drink using buttermilk.
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Ludlow Food Centre complete Marmalade production milestone
24th March 2010
A local food producer has just completed a milestone in the production of marmalade.
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Nominate your favourite Shropshire Restaurant
23rd March 2010
Shropshire Tourism is encouraging people to nominate their favourite Shropshire restaurant for ‘Ramsay’s Best Restaurant’, a new Channel 4 series dedicated to celebrating the finest restaurants in the UK.
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New Displays Shed New Light on Boscobel's Heritage
22nd March 2010
Visitors arriving at Boscobel House will be welcomed by a new introductory display covering key periods on Boscobel’s history, from the Civil War, with an audio recreation of the account Charles II gave to Samuel Pepys of his escape, to its role as a profitable Victorian working farm, including video clips of similar farm equipment from the era in use
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Caravan Park tunes up for Shrewsbury summer pop concerts
19th March 2010
A five star caravan park on the edge of Shrewsbury is already busy taking bookings from caravanners and motorhome owners who will be attending pop concerts in the town this summer.
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Spring sunshine sparks demand for Newport Show tickets
17th March 2010
The Newport Show will take place on July 10 - and organisers say it has all the makings of being a record-breaker.
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One of Ludlow's michelin-starred restaurants celebrates excellence award
10th March 2010
Mr. Underhill's has been awarded the Remy Martin Excellence Award for all round excellence
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Blists Hill Victorian Town Joins National Museums at Night Campaign
3rd March 2010
On Saturday 15th May, Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge in Shropshire is taking part in the national Museums at Night campaign, when cultural and historic attractions across the country will open their doors to visitors after dark
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Places to Visit 2010
3rd March 2010
Shropshire Tourism’s popular attractions guide ‘Places to Visit’ will be printed and distributed in time for Easter.
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Blists Hill Victorian Town, Ironbridge Gorge Museums would like your help
2nd March 2010
Vote for Blists Hill Victorian Town to win Art Fund Prize
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Wine & Cheese Reception - St Alkmunds Church
1st March 2010
To raise awareness of, and to celebrate the restoration of this fine eighteenth century church in the heart of Shrewsbury, you are invited to a reception at the Church on Friday 16th April 2010 at 6pm.
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Easter fun in the Ironbridge Gorge
1st March 2010
Have a go at Egg dancing, Hunt the chick and make 'flapping birds', easter themed tile and china painting. Make a weekend of it and stay in one of Shropshire's exclusive hotels at a special discounted rate.
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Hot off the Press - 2010 Shropshire Hills Events, Activities and News booklet
26th February 2010
Following on from the success of last year’s events booklet, the 2010 Shropshire Hills Events, Activities and News booklet has been produced.
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New Website for South Shropshire Business
26th February 2010
The Barn at Ryecroft in Richard’s Castle, near Ludlow has just launched a new website designed and developed by Shropshire Tourism, aimed at encouraging visitors to the self catering accommodation, and it has already resulted in 4 bookings in just 2 weeks.
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Marmalade Champions of the World!
24th February 2010
Ludlow Food Centre in Shropshire has defended its title as one of the best marmalade makers in the world.
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Shropshire attraction and event shortlisted in national awards
23rd February 2010
Blists Hill Victorian Town at Ironbridge and Festival at the Edge make shortlist in Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010
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James May Greets Visitors at RAF Cosford
15th February 2010
Visitors to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be in for an extra treat this half term when they are greeted by a life size model of James May from Top Gear. The model of James as a pilot is now on display in the Museum’s Visitor Centre with easy access for photos.
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Museum Launches “Women of the Air Force” Temporary Exhibition
10th February 2010
10th February - 27th June 2010
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The new Shropshire brochure flies out of Shropshire Tourism Office
10th February 2010
Shropshire Tourism is reporting record numbers of requests for the county’s main visitor guide so far this year. In the last 6 weeks, over 8,000 people have requested the 2010 Shropshire brochure.
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Ludlow's Broad Street could become 'Britain's most picturesque street'
9th February 2010
Google have announced the launch of the Google Street View Awards, a celebration of Britain’s best-loved streets as voted for by the public in a nationwide poll and includes Shropshire's very own Ludlow.
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Sir Richard Branson narrates February podcast for Royal Air Force Museum
8th February 2010
The Royal Air Force Museum is delighted to announce that as part of its monthly podcast series aviation entrepreneur and the founder of the Virgin Group Sir Richard Branson has generously given his time to narrate this month’s podcast “Bader: Fighter Pilot”.
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Wrexham & Shropshire Trains: Highest Passenger Satisfaction in History
5th February 2010
Passenger Focus, the independent rail watchdog, confirms that Wrexham & Shropshire has secured the highest satisfaction rating ever recorded in the National Passenger Survey. Wrexham & Shropshire, which runs trains out of London Marylebone, scored 98% for overall customer satisfaction. The company also scored record breaking 98% ratings for both staff service and punctuality.
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New Website for Shropshire Self Catering Accommodation
3rd February 2010
Holly Cottage in Lower Wood, near Church Stretton has just launched a new website aimed at encouraging visitors to the self catering accommodation.
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QHotels prepares to celebrate two years in Telford
2nd February 2010
The award winning Leeds based hotel group QHotels is preparing to celebrate two years in Telford, following the £10 million refurbishment of the former Telford Golf & Country Club, which completed in February 2008.
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Beer Festival at Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club
29th January 2010
Local festival featuring beers and food from Shropshire and Herefordshire.
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Ironbridge Gorge Walking Festival Marches On In 2010
25th January 2010
Saturday 1 - Sunday 9 May
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Museum Launches Battle of Britain Podcast Series
25th January 2010
2010 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. To commemorate this defining moment in the history of the Royal Air Force, the Royal Air Force Museum has, today, launched the first of twelve monthly podcasts which will explore throughout 2010 the history and mythology behind this legendary aerial conflict.
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Michael Palin Praises Shrewsbury and the Wrexham & Shropshire Railway line
20th January 2010
Intrepid adventurer sings the praises of Shrewsbury's direct rail link to London
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Shropshire Restaurants Feature in Michelin Guide 2010
20th January 2010
Shropshire’s restaurants continue to feature as among the best in the country with two Shropshire restaurants featuring in the UK Michelin Guide 2010.
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Royal Air Force Museum Director General DR Michael Fopp To Retire
20th January 2010
Dr Michael Fopp, Director General of the Royal Air Force Museum for the last 22 years, will retire in June 2010, but will be retained by the Museum to assist a fund-raising campaign for a new visionary project to commemorate and celebrate the enduring legacy of the Battle of Britain.
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New Acton Scott BBC2 Television Show ‘Escape in Time’ Expected on Air February 2010
20th January 2010
A new BBC Television daytime series, ‘Escape in Time’, presented by Ben Fogle and filmed on the Acton Scott estate in South Shropshire is expected to go on air daily (Monday - Friday) from Summer 2010.
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Business Holds Recipe to a Healthy 2010
19th January 2010
Shropshire’s premier cookery school is celebrating a prosperous start to the New Year, just two months after its official opening.
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Shropshire Restaurant Voted Best in the UK By Harden’s Guide
12th January 2010
Mr Underhill’s in Ludlow has been voted as the Best Restaurant in the UK - outside of London by the influential Harden’s UK Restaurant guide 2010.
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Borderlines Film Festival New cinema launches in Wem
12th January 2010
Arriving in Shropshire and Herefordshire bright and early in 2010, the Borderlines (www.borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk) will screen more than 80 films in 36 venues in the two counties and beyond into the Marches between Friday 26th February and Sunday 14th March.
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Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership Signs Up to 10:10 Carbon Campaign
21st December 2009
The Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 10% during 2010, as apart of a national campaign.
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We have moved!
16th December 2009
Shropshire Tourism's new address and telephone number is:
Shropshire Tourism, Grove House, 8 St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury, SY1 1XL
Tel: 01743 261919
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Darwin Treasure Hunt - Enjoy The Fun of Collecting
14th December 2009
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is inviting families to come and take part in a free treasure hunt around the galleries of Rowley’s House and as part of the 200th anniversary celebrations of the birth of Charles Darwin, all children taking part will receive a prize for successfully completing the puzzle.
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Shropshire Praised for Role in the Birth of the Modern Olympics
2nd December 2009
The Shropshire market town of Much Wenlock has been praised by cabinet Minister Tessa Jowell and Olympic Gold medallist Jonathan Edwards for its status as the birthplace of the modern Olympics.
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Shropshire’s Captain Matthew Webb Named As Unsung Hero
17th November 2009
Captain Matthew Webb, the first person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids, has been ranked as 25th in a list of Britain’s top 50 unsung heroes.
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Brompton Cookery School Open For Business
17th November 2009
A new state-of-the-art cookery school on the National Trust’s Attingham Estate, near Shrewsbury, has opened its doors to cookery enthusiasts from all over the country.
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A Cargo Of Curiosities
16th November 2009
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery has come up with an innovative shopping experience, linked to the 200th anniversary of the birth of the county town's most famous son.
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New company logo for Shropshire Tourism
13th November 2009
New corporate identity for Shropshire Tourism which incorporates a silver studded blue butterfly.
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Your Own Personal Sanctuary at Eaton Manor Rural Escapes
13th November 2009
Eaton Manor are delighted to be able to offer our guests gorgeous organic spa treatments, carried out in the comfort of your Eaton Manor home.
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Shropshire Shines In CountryFile Magazine
5th November 2009
Shropshire is currently featuring in the November issue of the BBC CountryFile Magazine with a 7 page article on the county, which was generated as the result of a press trip hosted by Shropshire Tourism.
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Shrewsbury Press Coverage In The Mail On Sunday
5th November 2009
Shrewsbury has recently appeared in the travel section of the Mail on Sunday with an article appearing on 1st November.
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Museum Displays James May’s Spitfire
29th October 2009
Viewers of James May’s Toy Stories shown on BBC2 can now see the life size model Spitfire constructed during the show, at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford.
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New look members website for Shropshire's tourism industry
27th October 2009
Shropshire Tourism launches a new look industry website
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Ludlow Restaurant Amongst Country's Best
16th October 2009
A Shropshire restaurant has been ranked in the country's top 100 Restaurants.
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Darwin Dinosaur
16th October 2009
A new dinosaur discovered in China has been named after Shrewsbury's Charles Darwin
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Ironbridge Gorge Museums Celebrate Remarkable Visitor Figures
14th October 2009
2009 is proving to be a very memorable year for the Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire.
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Percival Prentice Arrives At Cosford
14th October 2009
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford recently took delivery of an RAF Percival Prentice that was flown in to RAF Cosford by pilot Ben Cross from Coventry.
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Wrexham & Shropshire Passengers Called To Feed Back On Catering
14th October 2009
Hot on the heels of launching its first new train, Wrexham & Shropshire continues to change the face of on board dining with new proposals to allow standard class passengers the chance to order full cooked meals before travelling.
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Improved Weekday Timetable Boost For Passengers
9th October 2009
Months of behind-the-scenes work from rail company Wrexham & Shropshire is rewarded as passengers are now able to take advantage of an improved weekday timetable.
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Whitchurch Re-Enacts Cheshire Cheese Canalboat Run
7th October 2009
The early 1900’s era when Whitchurch was the epicentre of Cheshire farmhouse cheese production recently brought to life again with the Whitchurch Better Welcome project re-enacting a ‘cheese run’.
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Best Western Valley Hotel wins Gold Award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme
6th October 2009
The Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge is the first hotel in Shropshire to be awarded the coveted Gold award, under the Green Tourism Business Scheme, for demonstrating excellence in environmental practice.
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Eley’s Of Ironbridge Invited To Take Pork Pies To Japan
5th October 2009
An Ironbridge hand raised pork pie producer has been invited to showcase his handmade pies at the Barakura Harvest Festival in Japan during October to introduce them to the country.
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Rural Business Gets Creative with Alpacas
5th October 2009
A Shropshire business woman is launching an innovative series of workshops combining the talents of a well-known artist with the fleece from her herd of alpacas.
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New Bike Shop Wheeled In At The Market Hall
5th October 2009
A brand new cycle store has opened its doors in Shrewsbury, providing an extra service for shoppers to The Market Hall.
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See a different side of Ludlow...
18th September 2009
Ludlow's beautiful riverside walks are featured in a new, free trail guide launched this summer and available from Ludlow Visitor Information Centre.
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Shropshire Real Ale Features in Good Beer Guide 2010
15th September 2009
Shropshire's Real Ale features prominently in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2010 with county pubs and inns featured within the bible for real ale enthusiasts.
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Shropshire Restaurants Still Feature in Top 50
15th September 2009
Ludlow in South Shropshire still retains its status as a foodie paradise with two of the town's restaurants featured in the 2010 Good Food Guide.
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Spooky and Ghostly Guided Walks in Shrewsbury
8th September 2009
For a spooky night out, why not come on one of Shrewsbury Ghost Walks?
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Darwin Descendant Re-Creates Beagle Voyage
2nd September 2009
The great great granddaughter of Charles Darwin attempts to re-create the Beagle voyage
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Hairy Bikers in Shropshire
26th August 2009
The Hairy Bikers visit to Shropshire is being screened on BBC2 this Friday 28th August at 5:15pm as part of The Hairy Bikers Food Tour of Britain series.
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Sponsorship Coup For Shropshire's New Cookery School
18th August 2009
Brompton Cookery School near Shrewsbury, due to launch September 2009.
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge Museums take Sixth place in Little Chef's Top UK 51 Family Days Out
6th August 2009
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums in Shropshire's stunning Severn valley have beaten off stiff competition from the UK's top visitor attractions to be crowned number six, in a brand new national family days out guide created from public nominations.
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Holiday at Home in Shropshire
28th July 2009
If you're looking to holiday at home this year and beat the credit crunch then look no further than Shropshire.
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Haircuts For A Snip Of The Price At The Market Hall
28th July 2009
For the first time since 1965 men in Shrewsbury can head down to the Market Hall for a professional haircut in a dedicated barbers.
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Pop Concerts are music to the ears of busy Caravan Park
24th July 2009
Two successful pop concerts in Shrewsbury earlier this month were music to the ears of a five-star caravan park on the edge of the town, which enjoyed a bumper weekend.
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International Sculpture Exhibition comes to Ellesmere
21st July 2009
An international exhibition of sculpture in the landscape will open in Ellesmere, Shropshire, on 15th August 2009, the Chairman of the Ellesmere Sculpture Initiative (ESI), Alan Bradbury, announced today.
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Tanners Christmas Wine Tastings With a Difference!
20th July 2009
Tanners Wines, one of only a handful of old-established family-owned wine merchants in the UK, is offering wine tasting tickets with a difference in the run up to Christmas.
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Walking the Shropshire Way with the help of the Shropshire Hills Shuttles
16th July 2009
Walking is one of the best ways to explore the hills and valleys, villages and heritage of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Shropshire Hills Shuttles are an excellent way to access the AONB for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches, picnics and more.
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Passionate About Re-Learning Old Skills? Want To Learn To Be Self Sufficient?
15th July 2009
Why Not Spend a Week On a Victorian Farm in Shropshire?
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Brompton Cookery School
7th July 2009
Click online to sample to National Trust's first cookery school
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Victorian Farm Christmas in Shropshire
30th June 2009
Following the success of 'Victorian Farm', Lion Television is making three more 60 minute programmes looking at the lives of 19th century farmers, to be broadcast on BBC 2 at Christmas 2009
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Two World Heritage Sites for Shropshire
29th June 2009
Shropshire is now the only county in the West Midlands to have two World Heritage Sites following UNESCO granting the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site status.
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Mixing Musicians and Monthly Markets
24th June 2009
Calling all musicians! Musicians are invited to play at the monthly farmers markets at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms.
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Britain Votes To Put Blists Hill Victorian Town On Google Street View
24th June 2009
The British public has voted Blists Hill Victorian Town, near Ironbridge in Shropshire, onto the shortlist of the UK's top ten tourist treasures to be brought to Google Street View via a new, groundbreaking invention - the Google Trike.
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Muller Dairy To Work With Local Schools
18th June 2009
School children to participate in farm visits as part of a new initiative
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The Shropshire Mammoth is the Oldest in Britain
18th June 2009
Mammoth remains discovered in Condover
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Laura Penman Owner of Fishmore Hall Wins Prestigious Acorn Award 2009
11th June 2009
Ludlow hotel proprietor wins award
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Educational Visit To The Market Hall Hailed A Success!
9th June 2009
An educational trip to The Shrewsbury Market Hall has been hailed a success following a visit from pupils at Shropshire's Crowmoor Primary School.
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Museum Loco Moves to her New Home at Blists Hill Victorian Town
9th June 2009
As part of the exciting £12m redevelopment plans at Blists Hill Victorian Town staff at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum are today setting about moving a 35 tonne locomotive from its current location outside Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron to the fascinating open-air Museum.
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Restaurant Re-launch Goes Down A Treat
1st June 2009
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, in conjunction with Aramark Catering, has officially re-launched its restaurant and menus with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Museums Visitor Centre.
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Top Awards for Ludlow Castle
28th May 2009
Ludlow Castle is the proud recipient of four awards in just one week for The Castle House project
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Shrewsbury is put on the map!
14th May 2009
A new town map for visitors to Shrewsbury and local residents alike has just been launched highlighting key places to visit and exciting events taking place throughout the year.
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Historic Ellesmere Yard To Open For New Visitor Season
6th May 2009
Restoration of Ellesmere Boat Yard in North Shropshire is nearing completion
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Home Sweet Home At The Market Hall in Shrewsbury
5th May 2009
Whether it's the traditional liquorice, the re-branded opal fruits or retro classics like shrimps and floral gums, one new tenant at the Market Hall is capitalising on our nostalgic yearnings.
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New Darwin River Walk in Shrewsbury
29th April 2009
Visitors to Shrewsbury are now able to follow a new Darwin River Walk with the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of a young Charles Darwin and discover the areas where as a child he would forage for bugs and creepy crawlies in the River Severn.
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Wrexham, Shropshire and Marylebone Railway Company
29th April 2009
Shropshire's Direct Rail Link to London
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Experts pick Shropshire for Britain's Great Views
22nd April 2009
The Ramblers has named the Stiperstones in Shropshire as one of Britain's most stunning viewpoints in its new book 'Walk Britain's Great Views'.
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Guided Walking Tours of Shrewsbury
6th April 2009
The 2008/9 edition of the Guided Walks leaflet is now available from the Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre. The leaflet gives details of all the many different tours that are available to book throughout the year.
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3rd Birthday Bonanza for Online Collections
2nd April 2009
The Royal Air Force Museum is proud to announce the re-launch of its online collections database, Navigator, with the inclusion of over 16,000 new images from the portfolio of the renowned aviation photographer Charles Brown - a fitting addition, as part of the online collection's 3rd birthday celebrations.
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Full Steam Ahead For Savings
2nd April 2009
The RAF Museum Cosford is proud to announce that Wrexham & Shropshire rail passengers can now enjoy discounts on all items in the Restaurant and Museum Shop. All passengers will receive a 10% discount on any purchase made when they present Staff a valid (on the day) Wrexham and Shropshire train ticket.
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Food Award Win For Fishmore Hall
26th March 2009
Fishmore Hall in Ludlow Features in Good Food Awards 2009
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Find The Perfect Cure At The Market Hall
11th March 2009
A leading delecatessen in the Market Hall is offering Shrewsbury shoppers the opportunity to become Baconistas next week as part of a national campaign.
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New Street And Artisans' Quarter Opens At Blists Hill Victorian Town For Easter
10th March 2009
This Easter visitors to Blists Hill Victorian Town in Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge, will be the first to explore the magnificent new Canal Street.
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150th Anniversary at Wroxeter Roman City
2nd March 2009
Journey back in time for a glimpse of life as it would have been 2000 years ago at Wroxeter Roman City.
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The World Is Our Oyster - New Seafood Bar Opens In Shrewsbury
16th February 2009
New Seafood Bar for the Market Hall
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Great Value Group Visits to Stokesay Castle
12th February 2009
Stokesay Castle is the finest and best preserved 13th century fortified manor house in England, in an exquisitely pretty setting on the beautiful Welsh borders.
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Darwin Stamps to be launched
6th February 2009
Royal Mail is launching a range of new stamps to commemorate the bi-centenary of Charles Darwin. The grand unveiling of the six new designs will take place on February 12th; the 200th birthday of the man himself, in his birthplace of Shrewsbury.
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US Professor visits Shrewsbury as part of Darwin Celebrations
6th February 2009
Shrewsbury welcomed American Professor, Bill Durham from Stanford University in California to the town last week.
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German World Service comes to Shrewsbury
6th February 2009
Shrewsbury has played host to a journalist from the German World Service this week to promote the town's connections with Charles Darwin.
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New Embroidery Art to Commemorate Charles Darwin
6th February 2009
A new piece of embroidery art is currently on show at the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery at Rowley's House.
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Darwin: Celebrate the man and inspire the future naturalist
6th February 2009
The 12th February 2009 is the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and what better way to celebrate his birthday than to inspire the next generation of naturalists to get outdoors and explore nature with The Curious Mind of Young Darwin published by Shrewsbury based charity the Field Studies Council.
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Charles Darwin Commemorative Collection
6th February 2009
Hunters of Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, has recently taken delivery of a range of bone china ware commemorating the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth in 1809.
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Market Hall Awards Shoppers with Tasty Treat
27th January 2009
A leading Shrewsbury shopping destination will be celebrating 'Farmhouse Breakfast Week' on Friday by serving up a breakfast treat.
Read More »Shropshire's Michelin Stars Continue to Shine
21st January 2009
Two Shropshire restaurants feature within the 2009 Michelin guide
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Who's Banger is the Best? Market Hall Tenants Compete for the Coveted Title
16th January 2009
Competition is hotting up at The Market Hall in Shrewsbury as four butchers go head-to-head in the West Midlands tastiest sausage competition.
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Free help 2 quit clinic at the Market Hall is start of Shrewsbury's quit-a-thon
14th January 2009
With the credit crunch leaving many shoppers tightening their purse strings, the Market Hall in Shrewsbury has joined forces with Shropshire County Primary Care Trust to offer people advice on stopping smoking - giving them the option to stop while you shop.
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South Shropshire Bed & Breakfast features in The Guardian
12th January 2009
A South Shropshire Bed & Breakfast features in The Guardian.
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Two Thirds of a Million Visitors for Award Winning Exhibition
12th January 2009
After winning a string of awards in 2008, The National Cold War Exhibition at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford ended the year on a high by enjoying a record 665,690 visitors since its opening.
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Beating the Credit Crunch at The Market Hall
12th January 2009
More people are turning to buying at The Market Hall in Shrewsbury as a way of beating the credit crunch.
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Museum Honours Ethnic Minorities in New Exhibition
8th January 2009
The diversity of the Royal Air Force along with its multi ethnic past and present is celebrated in a new permanent exhibition.
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Myspace, Screen West Midlands and Vertigo Films Announce Innovative Plans To Release Faintheart, The Re-enactment Themed Film Filmed On Location In Ludlow, Shropshire
5th January 2009
The World's First User Generated Feature Film to be Screened for Free in the UK
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Acton Scott to feature on BBC Television's Victorian Farm
5th January 2009
Due to air from 8th January onwards on BBC Two
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Darwin's Worms - Unsung heroes?
5th January 2009
Have you ever felt unappreciated at work? Do you toil away all day long with nobody seeming to notice?
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A Slice of South Africa at The Market Hall
18th December 2008
Bringing you the very best South African food and drink, a new addition to the Market Hall in Shrewsbury is helping natives grab a slice of home.
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Coalbrookdale 300 Exhibition - Celebrates 300th Anniversary Of The Industrial Revolution
15th December 2008
Easter 2009 - January 2010
Read More »Ironbridge Gorge Museums Win Best Cultural Experience
14th November 2008
The cream of the West Midlands tourist industry were gathered at a prestigious awards ceremony this week night for the Tourism West Midlands and Advantage West Midlands 'Excellence in Tourism Awards' held at the ICC in Birmingham.
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Local Museum Wins "Access For All" Award
13th November 2008
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford was last night awarded with the "Access for All Award" at the Tourism West Midlands Excellence Awards 2008 in recognition of its pioneering work in extending access to its multi-award winning Museum and National Cold War Exhibition.
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