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Salop Caravan Sites Covid-19 update November 2020

November 2020

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that England will enter a 4 week Lockdown on Thursday 5th November, please see our latest update on Salop Group Parks.

Fire Break Lockdown announced for Wales

October 2020

Wales will go into a National Lockdown from 6pm Friday 23 October until 9 November 2020, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.

Retirement prompts railway search for new manager

September 2020

The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway is recruiting a new general manager after Charles Spencer announced his retirement.

Steam back to Welshpool in September

August 2020

The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway will return to operating trains over its full length on selected days in September, following a successful reopening in August in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Andrew Logan Museum welcomes Covid-19 Resilience Fund support

August 2020

The future is looking much brighter for the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture in Mid Wales following Covid-19 resilience revenue funding from both the Arts Council Wales and The Federation of Museum and Art Galleries of Wales.

Award winning mine exploration attraction reopens in Mid Wales

August 2020

An award winning underground attraction in Mid Wales has reopened to visitors following COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

Corris Mine Explorers, based at Corris Craft Centre, near Machynlleth, was named the Best Activity / Experience in Mid Wales in 2019-2020.

COVID-19 Update

March 2020

After recent communication and guidance from the British Holiday Homes & Parks Association (BH&HPA) and careful consideration from Salop Caravans Sites and Bywater Leisure Parks Ltd the decision has been made to close by midnight 22/03/2020. Until such time is safely to re-open.

Llanfair line celebrates firsts at its steam gala

September 2019

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway celebrated two milestones at its annual Steam Gala from August 30 to September 1.

The event saw the entry into service of the oldest locomotive to run on the Mid Wales line, following an unprecedented effort by the railway’s mechanical engineering department.

Soundtrack sought for #RealMidWales tourism campaign

August 2019

Mid Wales’ talented songwriters and musicians are being invited to submit their original songs and music which could be used as the soundtrack for a new integrated marketing campaign promoting the region as a modern visitor destination.

Talyllyn Railway

August 2019

Talyllyn Railway passed much of its operation over to its Young Members Group (YMG) last weekend.

The popular Mid Wales railway was staffed by many young members who drove and fired the locomotives, worked the blockposts and guarded the trains on Friday and Saturday

Plans to reinstate Montgomery Canal bridge submitted

August 2019

Plans to reinstate a bridge over the Montgomery Canal have been submitted to Shropshire Council as part of a major restoration programme.

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway celebrates ‘Disability First’ project completion

August 2019

A major investment has helped open up a Mid Wales tourist attraction to less-able visitors.

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (W&LLR) celebrated the completion of the line’s ‘Disability First’ project at Llanfair Caereinion Station following a £42,500 grant awarded in 2016.

News

Salop Caravan Sites Covid-19 update November 2020

Fire Break Lockdown announced for Wales

Retirement prompts railway search for new manager

Steam back to Welshpool in September

Andrew Logan Museum welcomes Covid-19 Resilience Fund support

Award winning mine exploration attraction reopens in Mid Wales

COVID-19 Update

Llanfair line celebrates firsts at its steam gala

Soundtrack sought for #RealMidWales tourism campaign

Talyllyn Railway

Plans to reinstate Montgomery Canal bridge submitted

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway celebrates ‘Disability First’ project completion