Parents and Child News & Updates
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.
Tucked away at the top of Walsall High Street, at the Old Square end, is a shop that brings smiles to children and adults alike. The Sweet Shop, run by local businessman Mark Smith – better known as The Sweet Shop Man, has become a much-loved fixture in the town since opening its doors back in 2010.
- 13th August 2025
Shropshire Council is celebrating a major achievement after Ofsted rated its children’s services as ‘outstanding’ following a recent inspection.
- 16th July 2025
Park Hall Countryside Experience in Oswestry is set to hold a series of themed weeks to keep Shropshire’s youngsters entertained over the upcoming summer holidays.
- 1st July 2025
Tickets for the successful flower field experience in Newport have gone on sale. Shropshire Petal Fields will be open from July 31st until August 10th, 2025.
- 1st June 2025
A historic farming estate in Ellesmere is opening its farm gates on June 8th for Open Farm Sunday.
- 8th May 2025
This Summer, we are really pleased to see the return of local fetes, fairs, carnivals and fun days in Walsall - lots of activities for all the family!
- 3rd May 2025
The Hive Shrewsbury, an arts and wellbeing charity situated Shrewsbury town centre.
- 30th April 2025
Park Hall Countryside Experience in Oswestry is hosting ‘Jurassic Week’ on the farm from May 24th until June 1st during half term.
- 22nd April 2025
Shropshire County Show will be sizzling this year with the addition of a new ‘Fire Stage’ featuring some of the UK’s top chefs cooking over fire.