Get Snapping for our Shrewsbury in Bloom Photo Competition
Residents of Shrewsbury are urged to submit their photographs in a bid to be featured on the front or back cover of the annual Shrewsbury in Bloom Portfolio of Evidence. The Shrewsbury in Bloom Committee is offering local residents the opportunity to have their photo of the town on the front or back cover of…
Music Acts Sought to Help Shrewsbury’s Festive Event
Music acts and choirs are being sought to help Shrewsbury celebrate the annual Christmas lights switch-on. This year’s Christmas Cracker event, which marks the launch of the town’s annual Christmas lights and the start of festive late night shopping, is being organised by Shrewsbury Town Council in partnership with Shrewsbury Shopping Centres and is sponsored…
Shrewsbury Scoops Gold in Floral Competition
Despite this summer’s heatwave, Shrewsbury’s floral features have been declared blooming brilliant after being awarded Gold in the RHS Heart of England in Bloom competition. The results were announced at an awards ceremony in Burton upon Trent on Thursday. Shrewsbury achieved Gold in the Small City category in the competition, awarded to ‘exceptional achievers who…
Town Council’s Quarry Splash Park Winter Closure
With the fantastic weather this summer, the Splash Park in Shrewsbury Town Council’s Quarry has been a massive hit with children of all ages. The “Darwin’s Islands of Adventure” splash and play areas have been extremely popular with families from across the region throughout the summer months. As we head towards autumn, Shrewsbury Town Council…
Battle of Britain Sunday
This Sunday sees Shrewsbury’s civic leaders marking the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. A special service will be held at St Chad’s Church at 10.00am followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial in the Quarry, to commemorate the hundreds of lives lost during the battle. The annual commemorative service marks the…
Freedom Parade to Celebrate Centenary of the Royal Air Force
Members of the public are invited to show their support for the Royal Air Force when Royal Air Force personnel based at RAF Shawbury will parade through the town centre this weekend exercising the Freedom of Shrewsbury first granted on 28th March 1968. The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Peter Nutting, will welcome the staff from…
Person Caught Damaging Floral Planters in Town Centre
Earlier this month, a female was caught damaging plants in Shrewsbury town centre in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred at a number of locations along Castle Street and was spotted by CCTV operators. West Mercia Police have now identified and spoken to the female, who has apologised for her behaviour and…
Shrewsbury Caterpillar Staff Help Local Youth Community Project
Staff from Shrewsbury firm Caterpillar Defense spent last Friday helping the local community as part of their annual community project. Working alongside staff from Shrewsbury Town Council’s Youth Services, they helped to refurbish the facilities at The Grange Youth Centre on Mount Pleasant Road. Adam Purnell, youth and community development worker for Shrewsbury Town Council,…
Tickets on Sale for Mayor’s Charity Summer Lunch
The Mayor of Shrewsbury would like members of the public to join him at his charity Summer Lunch in the Quarry park. The post-Flower Show luncheon will take place on August 12 in the Members’ Marquee in the Quarry, by kind permission of the Shropshire Horticultural Society and Danco, with Barry Hamer providing the electrical…
Last Chance to Submit Your Nominations to Find Shrewsbury’s Best Front Garden
The Shrewsbury in Bloom Committee is looking for the best front garden in Shrewsbury and is urging members of the public to nominate their green-fingered neighbours for this year’s Town of Flowers competition. The Committee is looking for entries in the best residential front garden category. The closing date for receipt of nominations is midday…
Final Preparations to Ensure Town Looks its Blooming Best
Shrewsbury welcomes the Britain in Bloom judges today [TUES] when they will be judging the town’s floral excellence in the Small City category of the national Royal Horticultural Society’s [RHS] annual Bloom competition. Shrewsbury Town Council is spearheading the town’s floral push, with the support of members of the Shrewsbury in Bloom committee which includes…
Shrewsbury Welcomes the Heart of England in Bloom Judges
Final preparations are underway this week before Shrewsbury welcomes the Heart of England in Bloom judges on Thursday, when they will be judging the town’s floral excellence against exacting criteria. Shrewsbury Town Council is the driving force behind the town’s floral displays, and is supported by members of the Shrewsbury in Bloom committee, Shropshire Council…