Music Acts Sought to Help Festive Event go with a Bang
Choirs and bands in Shrewsbury are being sought to help this year’s Christmas lights switch-on go with a bang. Organisers, Destination Shrewsbury – a partnership organisation with responsibility for promoting business and tourism in the town – are looking for bands and choirs of all ages and abilities to take part in Shrewsbury’s Christmas Cracker…
Town Council Supports Local Church in Bid to Win Heritage Award
Shrewsbury Town Council has expressed its delight after a town church was shortlisted for an English Heritage Angel Award. The annual English Heritage Angel Awards, founded by Andrew Lloyd Webber and supported by the Telegraph, celebrate the efforts of local people who have saved historic buildings and places. St Alkmund’s Church is shortlisted for the…
Tickets Now on Sale for Mayor’s Charity Ball
Party-goers are in for the night of their lives at the Mayor of Shrewsbury’s spectacular autumn charity ball. Councillor Jon Tandy has grand plans for his fundraiser, which will be held in the town’s state-of-the-art Buttermarket venue on October 5 in aid of his chosen charity, Severn Hospice. “The Mayor’s Ball is a popular annual…
Town’s Bid to be Crowned Blooming Best in Britain
Final preparations are underway this week for the first of two bloom judging days during which Shrewsbury’s floral paragons will be judged against exacting criteria. Judges will be visiting the town for the regional Heart of England competition on July 23, returning for the national heats on August 5. To celebrate reaching the national finals…
Shrewsbury Schools Show Off Blooming Great Gardens
Shrewsbury schools have been battling it out to be crowned horticultural masters in the Annual Town of Flowers school garden competition. The contest, run by Shrewsbury in Bloom, has three categories; Unusual Floral Containers, which requires school children to plant flowers, vegetables or fruits in weird and wacky containers such as old bath tubs, tin…
Town Council’s Plea for Caution Following Blaze
Shrewsbury Town Council has issued a plea to members of the public to exercise caution following a blaze which ripped through one of its straw fields this afternoon. [THURS] Two fire crews from Shrewsbury, and a pump from Minsterley, were sent to tackle the blaze which was situated off Haycock Way. The incident, which was…
Heritage Park Walk
A guided walk around Battlefield Heritage Park takes place later this month. Members of the public are invited to join a local expert to learn about the famous Battle of Shrewsbury which took place in 1403. The walk takes place on July 20, from 10.30am until 12pm, meeting at the mound, next to the car park…
Shrewsbury in Bloom Joins Twitter
A new Twitter page has been launched by Shrewsbury in Bloom featuring live feeds and hints and tips for green-fingered residents. Committee members are hoping to get as many followers as possible by the time RHS Britain in Bloom judges visit the town on August 5. People can follow the page @ShrewsBloom Shrewsbury in Bloom…
Town Council Seeks Prosecution for Fly-Tipping
Shrewsbury residents are being urged to help keep their local neighbourhoods clean and tidy after a town centre playground was hit by fly-tipping this week. Two sacks of waste were dumped at the children’s play area at Raby Crescent on Wednesday [JULY 3]. One bag contained seat cushions, the other was stuffed with household waste…
Town Transformed into Riot of Colour
Shrewsbury town centre has been transformed into a riot of colour, with staff working round the clock to complete the summer planting scheme. Thousands of colourful blooms have now been planted out around town in the many hanging baskets, tubs and floral beds, with more than 20,000 plants alone apportioned for Shrewsbury’s 365-days-a-year show garden…
Civic Leaders ‘disappointed’ Local Councils will not Receive Portion of Business Rates
Shrewsbury’s civic leaders have expressed their disappointment after the Government rejected calls for town and parish councils to be able to retain business rates in the same way as larger authorities. Councillor Alan Mosley, leader of Shrewsbury Town Council, and Councillor Jon Tandy, the town’s Mayor, said the decision was in ‘direct opposition’ to the…
Food Festival Fringe at Market Hall
Award-winning chefs from some of Shrewsbury’s top restaurants are getting ready for a line-up of gourmet action in the town’s bustling market hall as part of food festival celebrations on June 29 and 30. Alan Dann, of Henry Tudor House; Paul Maders, of The Lion Hotel; Nigel Huxley, of Draper’s Hall, and Masterchef The Professionals…