Summer of fun on York farm: scarecrows to camping festival

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 […]

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Oban community arts space supports local residents

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 […]

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Visit Roman history in County Durham

In 2015 Binchester Roman Fort was voted “The best Roman fort to visit in Britain,” by a readers’ poll on Heritage Daily: a reputable, independent UK online publisher of archaeology, anthropology, palaeoanthropology, and palaeontology discoveries.  Many other Roman forts such as Hardknott and Housesteads were abandoned during the sudden collapse of the Roman Empire in […]

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May Half-term superhero fun on the farm

If you’re looking for some fun, local activities for the children or grandchildren during May half-term week (Sat 27th May-Sunday 4th June): look no further than Rutland Farm Park in Oakham, Rutland.  Visitors are being encouraged to dress as their favourite superheroes (with or without wellies!) and will receive a complimentary bag of animal feed. […]

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All aboard! Kent’s Mainline in Miniature

In this issue of Community Update, we are delighted to announce Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway has been awarded with our Commitment to Excellence Award. The popular Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway covers 13½ miles of wonderous scenic track, from the historical Cinque Port town of Hythe to the wild beauty of Dungeness in Kent. […]

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The thrill of water sports on beautiful Scottish rivers

Outdoor Pursuits Scotland was established 23 years ago and runs a wide range of fun activities from white water rafting, river tubing, river boogieboarding, paddlesports, funyaking, canyoning and gorge walking.  Located in Glasgow’s North East at Canal Bank Street, the sessions run from a variety of venues, including the Pinkston Watersports Centre. Commissioned as an […]

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Visit Roman history in County Durham

In 2015 Binchester Roman Fort was voted “The best Roman fort to visit in Britain,” by a readers’ poll on Heritage Daily: a reputable, independent UK online publisher of archaeology, anthropology, palaeoanthropology, and palaeontology discoveries.  Many other Roman forts such as Hardknott and Housesteads were abandoned during the sudden collapse of the Roman Empire in […]

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‘Coronation Live’ in Oswestry

There will be joyous celebrations around the UK and Commonwealth on Saturday 6 May for the Coronation ceremony to mark His Majesty King Charles III’s ascension to the throne.  The ancient market town of Oswestry in Shropshire will be one of the many UK communities coming together, in the spirit of tradition and pageantry.  Oswestry […]

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Award-winning historical markets welcome shoppers to Oswestry

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 […]

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Get your groove on for 70’s Whitby music weekend

Community Update wants to congratulate Whitby Pavilion for receiving our Commitment to Excellence Award. Whitby Pavilion was built in 1878, overlooking the splendid western cliffs, during the Victorian theatre renaissance, complete with a stunning glass pavilion. The original Victorian features remain today, complemented throughout with modern refurbishments, including a brand new back stage dressing room, […]

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