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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
