Oswestry is an ancient, market town in north west Shropshire, close to the Welsh border, and is the birthplace of the much-lauded World War One poet, Wilfred Owen. During the summer, many visitors come to the spectacular annual August Oswestry hot air balloon carnival or takeover Food and Drink festival in July, spilling over into […]
There are some truly great museums in Scotland and Grantown Museum is one of them! A great visit for all ages. It boasts an array of interesting exhibitions and must-attend events. Housed in Burnfield House which has a rich, local history as the previous Grantown Female School, it has been a major part of a […]
In this issue of Community Update, we are proud to announce that Rosliston Forestry Centre is the recipient of our Commitment to Excellence Award. Nestled in the heart of the National Forest in South Derbyshire, Rosliston Forestry Centre is 154 acres of stunning open woodland, meadows, ponds and play areas. The site is managed by […]
In this issue of Community Update, we are delighted to announce Beetle Bank Open Farm with our Commitment to Excellence Award. Beetle Bank Open Farm is situated in the beautiful green belt village of Murton, near York and offers the perfect family day out. The family-run farm opened in 2017 and will be celebrating its […]
The UK has a strong palate for cider: we drink more of the stuff than anyone else in the world, in fact we drink it more than other countries combined. Full-bodied craft cider is popular across all age demographics, many pairing its high acidic taste with cheeses, whereas others enjoy the low, healthy ABV compared […]
‘Make Do and Mend’ was a strategic Government pamphlet distributed to British housewives during WWII. It gave illustrated tips on frugal, thrifty clothing upcycling, during a time of strict rationing. The culture of thrifty darning and clothing alterations continued well after the war, with generations of children taught how to repair and preserve clothing longevity. […]
In this issue of Community Update, we are delighted to award Touch Tuina Medical Therapy with our Commitment to Excellence Award. For over 2,000 years, ancient Chinese Tuina massage has been used to treat injuries, digestive complaints through to reproductive conditions, utilising the meridians in the body and helping patients achieve more balanced Qi energy. […]
Collies Pet Food Supplies has been a trusted animal feed and accessory supplier since 2006: offering a range of household product such as Hill’s, Royal Canin and Purina. The products are suitable for animals of all ages: aiding optimal growth and development. Many of the feed products are infused with vitamins and minerals, to aid […]
At Community Update, we take pride in showcasing the very best services provided by companies that provide a wealth of benefits for their community. As such, in this issue we are proud to announce that we have selected Pilkington & Son Roofing and Guttering as the recipient of our Commitment to Excellence Award. Established by […]
In this issue of Community Update, we are proud to honour The Rockfield Centre with our Commitment to Excellence Award. The Rockfield Centre in Oban, Scotland, was formed by the Oban Communities Trust in 2014, who took over the ownership of the building and undertook to complete a full programme of renovations of the Victorian […]