News
Largest herd of Gloucester Old Spot Pigs found in Ludlow
The Gloucester Old Spot Pig has recently been singled out to gain TSG (Traditional Speciality Guaranteed) accreditation.
Date Posted: 13th July 2010
The Art of Smoking
The butchery team at a Shropshire food centre have been spending a great deal of time and effort smoking behind the building.
Date Posted: 13th July 2010
New Victorian Pharmacy Series Coming Soon
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.
Date Posted: 9th July 2010
Whitchurch Councillor thanks NoBridge Nurseries
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.
Date Posted: 8th July 2010
Ellesmere Flower & Produce Show
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.
Date Posted: 8th July 2010
Oswestry Volunteers help town prepare for Britain in Bloom Judging
Volunteers from Sainsbury’s in Oswestry are helping the town’s In Bloom Committee prepare for their judging on July 21st.
Date Posted: 8th July 2010
North Shropshire village in running to win Britain in Bloom
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.
Date Posted: 8th July 2010
New Sun Dial in place at Wem Sweet Pea Show
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.
Date Posted: 8th July 2010
New Website and Special Offers for Oswestry & North Shropshire
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.
Date Posted: 8th July 2010
Whittington Castle first place in England to hold unique hologram exhibition
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.
Date Posted: 8th July 2010
