Shrewsbury Town FC Receive Mayor’s Award
The Mayor of Shrewsbury has presented the town’s football club with a special award in recognition of the team’s recent promotion to League One. Councillor Tony Durnell congratulated the club at last night’s Mayor’s Awards, which were held at the Guildhall. The team secured automatic promotion from League Two with a 1-0 win at home…
Awards for Blooming Great Gardeners
Details for this year’s Town of Flowers awards have been announced by Shrewsbury in Bloom. The competition is open to green-fingered residents and businesses within the Shrewsbury Town Council boundary. This year the categories have been given an overhaul and now include a new award to recognise the achievements of young gardeners. Prizes and trophies…
Shrewsbury’s Unsung Heroes Honoured
The great and the good of Shrewsbury who have contributed to making the town a better place to live, work and visit have been honoured by the town’s Mayor. Local businesses, organisations and individuals gathered to find out the results of the third annual Mayor of Shrewsbury awards at a special ceremony, held at the…
Salopian Brass to Play Shrewsbury Quarry
A popular Shropshire brass band will be entertaining audiences at Shrewsbury Quarry next month. Salopian Brass will play the Quarry Bandstand on June 3. The two-hour performance is free and starts at 1pm. The band is now in its 35th year and has performed across the county at shows, carol services, concerts, fetes and fairs.…
Mayor’s Charity Concert Promises to Hit the High Note
There are just a few days remaining to snap up tickets to the Mayor of Shrewsbury’s charity concert of ‘over 100 voices and brass.’ The event takes place on Saturday, kicking off at 7pm, at St Chad’s Church and will feature an exciting line-up including Shrewsbury Brass Band (formerly Sabrina Brass), the Friday Singers, Shropshire…
Shrewsbury to Fly the Flag for Olympics and Jubilee
Shrewsbury’s streets are set to be awash with colour to celebrate the passing of the Olympic torch through the town, and the Queen’s Jubilee, thanks to the town’s Bloom committee. The group, which is the driving force behind Shrewsbury’s success in the annual Heart of England in Bloom competition, has commissioned 250 specially designed flags…
Artists Invited to Display Work at Shrewsbury Quarry
Local artists are invited to take part in a series of outdoor exhibitions at Shrewsbury’s Quarry. The exhibition scheme, run by Shrewsbury Town Council, will run each Sunday from May 13 to September 2, from 2.30pm until 5.30pm, excluding July 8 (Quarry Concert weekend) and August 12 (Shrewsbury Flower Show). Demonstrations and paintings can be…
Chance for Residents to Air Views
Shrewsbury residents are being encouraged to attend the town’s annual public meeting next week. The Annual Town Meeting takes place on April 26, from 6pm, at the Guildhall. The meeting is open to any elector from the 17 wards that make up the Shrewsbury Town Council area to raise any matter of interest or concern…
Anyone for Tennis!
Shrewsbury Town Council’s Key Play Scheme kicked off for the summer season this week. The scheme allows Shrewsbury residents’ access to sporting facilities not normally available during the day, via rental of a gate key. From April 2, access to all of Shrewsbury Town Council’s tennis courts and bowling greens is available to key holders,…
Market Bosses Hope Cartoon Festival Draws a Crowd
Bosses at Shrewsbury Market Hall say they are delighted to be welcoming elements of this year’s Cartoon Festival to the venue for the very first time. Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival takes place throughout April and May culminating with ‘Cartoonists Live’ – a weekend of free cartoon drawing events and activities, workshops and caricaturing, on April…
Artist Hopes to Paint Bright Future at Market Hall
An artist who has created an unusual method of painting is now showcasing his collection of works at Shrewsbury Market Hall. Anthony Butterfield, 45, from Powys, launched his art stall, Butterfields, in February and the business is already going from strength to strength. The stall features a range of Anthony’s artwork including original, and prints…
Holistic Therapies now on Offer at Shrewsbury Market Hall
Shrewsbury shoppers can now experience a range of holistic therapies, including the spiritual practice of Reiki, at Shrewsbury Market Hall. Phoenix Crystals & Gifts, run by Jane Light and Phill Taylor, which specialises in alternative healing, has now officially launched at the indoor shopping venue. A range of treatments including Reiki, hand reflexology and crystal…