Entertainment and Activities News & Updates
The Hive in Shrewsbury is celebrating the news that it has secured a £99,600 grant over two years from The National Lottery Community Fund, Reaching Communities grant.
- 2nd October 2025
Work is getting underway on a complete upgrade of Kingshurst Park, delivering a modern, inclusive and welcoming green space for local people to enjoy.
- 29th September 2025
The team at Shropshire Festivals are preparing for Shropshire Oktoberfest, which comes to Shrewsbury’s Quarry on October 3rd and 4th.
- 25th September 2025
If you’re looking for a Christmas show in Lichfield that’s anything but ordinary, Shoddy Theatre are back this December with their latest laugh-out-loud creation, A Shoddy Christmas Carol. Running at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre Studio from 4th December 2025 to 4th January 2026, this is Charles Dickens like you’ve never seen before.
An estimated 54,000 filled Walsall town centre on Saturday for the return of Walsall MakerFest, a free one-day festival dedicated to celebrating making, creativity and local talent.
- 20th September 2025
Walsall Council marked Book Club Day UK on Thursday 11 September 2025, an annual celebration created by The Reading Agency to highlight the joy and benefits of reading together.
- 20th September 2025
More than 500 families with children aged 5 and under across Walsall have taken part in summer activities thanks to a new council initiative.
- 19th September 2025
A new pathway, additional seating and revamped community noticeboards are currently being installed at a Wednesfield park to offer improvements for local residents.
- 18th September 2025
A new pathway, additional seating and revamped community noticeboards are currently being installed at a Wednesfield park to offer improvements for local residents.
Shrewsbury is set for another festive treat as Theatre Severn lifts the curtain on the cast of its eagerly awaited Christmas pantomime, Dick Whittington and His Cat.