Culture News & Updates
- 8th December 2010
Christmas shoppers in Shrewsbury could hardly believe their eyes when a huge Welsh dragon appeared in the town centre today, bringing traffic to a halt.
- 22nd September 2010
It's not long till Halloween in Shrewsbury. Our fair town has everything you need for this haunting holiday. Then it will soon be Bonfire Night followed by Christmas.... Yes, Christmas.... Time to start saving (again).
- 21st July 2010
Organisers of this year’s Shrewsbury International Street Theatre Festival (SISTF) are looking for a vehicle to be ‘painted’ by the festival’s commissioned graffiti artist.
- 14th July 2010
In 1916 the first Erskine hospital was founded to care for wounded servicemen returning from northern France during the First World War. Since then 70 000 families have entrusted them to look after their loved ones and are still doing so today.
- 28th June 2010
Leading caravan dealership Salop Leisure celebrated a hat-trick of success in the recent Mayor of Shrewsbury's Awards. The company, which has its HQ at Emstrey, won a gold business award in recognition of outstanding contribution to the community.
- 3rd June 2010
Shropshire Drama Company has raised £150 towards a local charity for young people and their forthcoming production of Romeo & Juliet at Much Wenlock Festival.
- 9th April 2010
Shrewsbury's floral displays this spring are the best ever in the opinion of the man who led Shropshire's county town to the Britain in Bloom title in 2006.
- 16th February 2010
How much do you know about curry? There are some great Indian Restaurants in Shrewsbury so there's plenty of research material (!) but here are ten facts you can use to impress fellow diners the next time you hit the poppadoms....
- 1st February 2010
Even Mr Magoo can tell that the look of the site has changed a teensy bit.... thebestof's '14 Days of Love' has officially started, our chance to show some appreciation to the Shrewsbury businesses we really do love.
- 27th January 2010
Are you an expert in your field? As long as your field is interesting (and legal), thebestof Shrewsbury might need your help. We will soon be launching 'guest author' blogs, where local experts can share their views on developments in their area.