The new culture website for Herefordshire
We're here to tell stories. Through features, short films, hand-picked what's on listings, online exhibitions and funding shout-outs, this website will celebrate and challenge Herefordshire's arts, creative and heritage scene.
The Shire has been created as part of Herefordshire’s a Great Place, co-funded by Arts Council England and Heritage Lottery Fund with support from Historic England and local partners.
Throughout 2019 this site will grow to feature directories and virtual tours giving you a chance to explore Herefordshire's creative scene, art shows and much-loved heritage sites.
Through the opportunities page you'll be the first to know about creative jobs and meet-ups. In the stories section you'll find news, quick reads and features celebrating the county's best bits and hidden gems - a window on what culture in a rural county looks like and can achieve.
As the new online home of Herefordshire Cultural Partnership, the consortium behind the 2016/17 City of Culture bid (it went to Coventry btw, it's fine, we're cool with it), The Shire will breakdown the forthcoming Cultural Strategy, sharing and showcasing the strategic thinking and Big Ideas behind improving the county's creative econmy, access to arts for children and young people, and the strong bond between being creative and your health and wellbeing.
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Got a story to share or opportunity to shout about? Send your press releases, tips and suggestions to hello@the-shire.co.uk.