News
Proms and Prosecco in the Park
Proms and Prosecco in the Park takes place at the beautiful Chetwynd Deer Park in Newport on Saturday 9th September.
Date Posted: 26th June 2017
Shropshire celebrity chef headlines at Cosford Food Festival
It’s just a month to go until the 5th annual Cosford Food Festival takes place at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford and this year, organisers have lined-up popular TV Chef Marcus Bean to headline on the demo stage both days. Marcus will be showcasing his passion for great food at the event on 22-23 July which attracts in excess of 13,500 visitors.
Date Posted: 26th June 2017
One of the ‘must ride’ races in the 2017 cyclocross calendar takes place at Blists Hill Victorian Town, Shropshire on Saturday 8th July
The Queen Victoria Cyclocross Race, a unique off-road cycling event, will be held at Blists Hill Victorian Town, Shropshire on Saturday, 8th July. Sponsored by Ludgate Finance and broadcast on Sky TV/Virgin Bike Channel, it attracts over 300 riders from across the UK all competing over a course like no other.
Date Posted: 21st June 2017
Prees Heath Common Reserve Open Day
The former RAF control tower will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm. The tower was conserved over 3 years ago with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Natural England and is an important historic building as well as a significant feature in the landscape. Two rooms will not be accessible due to the presence of bats.
Date Posted: 20th June 2017
Modellers gear up for flying weekend
The Large Model Aircraft Rally is returning to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford next month for a weekend of spectacular flying displays. Taking place on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July, this air show in miniature is set to entertain thousands of aviation and modelling enthusiasts with two full days of flying and family fun.
Date Posted: 19th June 2017
New interpretation panels installed at Stanmore Country Park to tell the Hidden Heritage of the former RAF Base.
Thanks to a grant from the Tesco Bags of Help Scheme, the Friends of Stanmore Country Park have teamed up with Shropshire Council’s Outdoor Partnerships Team, a local graphics company and a local historian to design and install new interpretation panels in the Country Park.
Date Posted: 19th June 2017
Penny Farthing Spectacular This Sunday
This Sunday at 10am the gates will be flung open for the public at the British Ironwork Centre for the inaugural Great Penny Farthing Spectacular.
Date Posted: 16th June 2017
Arlene Phillips reveals all from 40 years in showbusiness at the Theatre Severn Shrewsbury 22nd October 2017!
Emma Brünjes Productions (ebp) are delighted to announce that ARLENE! The Glitz. The Glamour. The Gossip. will come to the Theatre Severn Shrewsbury on Sunday 22 October, as part of Arlene Phillips’ debut national tour.
Date Posted: 14th June 2017
Local businesses raise a glass to 50 years of working together
Business relationships can be very transient these days with companies chasing every penny of profit and often sacrificing service and loyalty. However two local independent business families – Tanners Wines and the Subbianis of the Albright Hussey Manor Hotel - are celebrating 50 years of working together.
Date Posted: 14th June 2017
WILD! In the Severn Valley- Family Fun Day!
Rangers at Severn Valley Country Park are holding a famiy fun day on Saturday 17th June to celebrate the species rich wildflower meadows at the Country Park.
Date Posted: 13th June 2017
