My Shrewsbury magazine

23/02/2025

The latest exhibition in the main hall at Bear Steps Art Gallery is 'Rosie's Mad Women' - a group of women mad about art who Rosie Read teaches at her Thursday art class. The group has been running for about eight years and offers many ways to create art with different themes and a variety of media. All this whilst 'drinking coffee and putting the world to rights'.

Rosie Read is a well known local mixed media artist and teacher. She can be found in her studio on the upper floor in the award winning The Market Hall Shrewsbury. Here you will find as she described 'quirky 2D and 3D curiosities' including papier mache boats, birds and bowls. Some of these appear in the exhibition.

The exhibition started on 17th February and runs till Saturday March 1st 10am- 4pm.

If you are interested in joining the group, please pop into the exhibition at Bear Steps or visit Rosie at Rosie Read Art in the market hall.

23/02/2025

Shropshire author, Carys Green, is about to release her debut hardback novel 'Always On My Mind'. We spoke to Carys to find out how this quirky domestic thriller came about 📖

Read it here: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/qa-with-shropshire-author-ahead-of-debut-hardback-novel/

22/02/2025

Check out Laura Hadland's review of Rhubarb at Drapers Hall 🍽

After a “flawless” dining experience, Laura said:

"Rhubarb at Drapers Hall, by rights, should have a waiting list of at least two weeks for food this good and priced so reasonably for the quality. There should be queues out the door, and passers-by staring enviously through the windows. Run, don’t walk to book your table. You won’t regret it."

Read the review: www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/rhubarb-an-unmissable-dining-experience-review

22/02/2025

Quentin Crisp: Naked Home comes to Theatre Severn on March 5th. It depicts the legendary Quentin Crisp at two distinct phases of his extraordinary life - in the late 1960s in his filthy Chelsea flat and New York in the 1990s.

In this second half of the play, a much older Quentin, finally embraced by society, regales the audience with his sharply observed, hard-earned philosophy on how to have a lifestyle. Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/NVkkTYfIy2k

'Naked Home' has been described as 'a glorious, truthful and uplifting celebration of a genuinely unique human being, and of the urgent necessity to be yourself'.

The play is written and performed by Mark Farrelly, and directed by Linda Marlowe, who also directed Farrelly’s show The Silence of Snow.

“It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile, Be yourself no matter what they say.” – Lyric from An Englishman In New York, written by Sting about Quentin Crisp.

21/02/2025

Last few tickets for Letz Zep - band page - Europe's #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute at St Mary's Church Shrewsbury this Saturday, February 22nd in another fantastic gig from Live In The House

-Doors 6.30pm (on stage 7.30pm)
-Tickets £22

Letz Zep are a truly global act and internationally recognised as the No 1 tribute to Led Zeppelin. Their 2025 World tour takes in Europe: Spain, Germany, France, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland the UK and more.

Robert Plant has said it's like watching himself on stage - the physical similarity between himself and Letz Zep vocalist Billy Kulke is 'Spooky'!

21/02/2025

Who's caught SIX: The Musical at Theatre Severn this week? 👑

My Shrewsbury's Claire Pocock went along to see how 500 years of historical heartbreak could be remixed into an 80-minute celebration of 21st-century girl power ✌️

Read the review here: www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/six-the-musical-good-enough-to-lose-your-head-over-review/

21/02/2025

Gigs, concerts and exhibitions, cinema, late nights at The Market Hall Shrewsbury, snowdrops and the DarwIN Festival...all the events for the next fortnight in one place 👉
https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/guide-to-whats-on-in-shrewsbury-this-february-21st-march-2nd/

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Here’s your bumper guide to the next two weeks in Shrewsbury, from February 21st until March 2nd, with all the events and gigs you won’t want to miss.

20/02/2025

There's a new exhibition coming to Bear Steps Art Gallery from 3rd - 15th March 🎨

'Ethereal Encounters' will explore the deep connection between humanity and the environment, showcasing artworks, interactive displays, and thought-provoking installations that reveal nature’s magic in its purest form.

From glowing forests to whispering winds, 'Ethereal Encounters' will bring to life the delicate balance of ecosystems and the urgent need to protect them.

20/02/2025

With the news that Shrewsbury will face the Britain in Bloom judges this summer as a finalist in the famous national competition, we look back to 2007 when our town won gold in the international floral competition - the Entente Florale and ask the organiser Stan Sedman how we did it!

Stan Sedman led Shrewsbury to victory in the international 2007 Entente Florale - he's just the man to ask for tips on winning Britain in Bloom this year!

19/02/2025

Party Nigerian Style! There's a fab new festival coming to The Dye House at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings this April 19th, celebrating Nigerian culture - join the Hummingbird Evening Brunch party!

https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/party-with-hype-man-at-the-hummingbird-brunch/

18/02/2025

Buckle up for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour which is set to bring the latest action and adventure films to Theatre Severn on February 26th & 27th.

Find out more about the two different lineups here 👇
https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/banff-mountain-film-festival-the-perfect-armchair-adventure/

Picture credit: Jordan Manoukian

Buckle up for The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour which is set to bring the latest action and adventure films to Theatre Severn on February 26th & 27th

18/02/2025

🌟Splinters of Heaven🌟 is to return to St Mary's Church Shrewsbury on Thursday, February 20th, 2025.
A special showing of Andy McKeown LightWorks incredible light show will take place from 5pm until 9pm to celebrate the end of 'The Past, Present & Future of St Mary’s Stained Glass' project.
Visitors will also have an opportunity to record their thoughts or special memories of the show or the church.
The 'splinters' are kaleidoscopic shards of images of the church's own famous collection of stained glass, projected back onto the walls of the church.
It is a fully immersive experience - to be seen to be believed!

18/02/2025

Naomi Nicholas, Archivist and Head of Special Collections at The Taylor Library, Shrewsbury School unveils a special exhibition celebrating the lives of some of the women connected with the school.

https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/the-women-of-shrewsbury-school-special-exhibition/

17/02/2025

William Goldsmith, Headmaster of Packwood Haugh School, reflects on Children's Mental Health Week and offers these tips on helping our children to adopt a growth-minded attitude.

William Goldsmith Headmaster of Packwood Haugh School reflects on Children's Mental Health Week and how to help children adopt a growth-minded attitude

17/02/2025

Mrs Smith is coming to Shrewsbury! It's tricky to get a good picture of Mrs Smith - her promoters don't have one. All this secrecy is obviously not putting off her fans, of which she has 80K on Facebook Mrs Smith alone. And her gigs sell out quickly.
She'll be in Shrewsbury on July 10th, 2025 as part of the Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival

The elusive and mysterious comedienne 'Mrs Smith' comes to St Mary's Church on July 10th, 2025 as part of the Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival

17/02/2025

Julia Johnson is taking on a 125-mile walk challenge to raise money for a new
Critical Care 'sky garden' at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital's new critical care unit.
The garden will provide a safe and enjoyable space for patients, with seating, shelter, and landscaping.

Julia Johnson, a Critical Care Practice Education Facilitator at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, is raising funds for SaTH Charity by walking the coast of
Anglesey, which is 125 miles, dividing it into 12 walks.

She will be taking on the challenge in March for her 50th birthday and will be joined by her husband and dog. She's raised £525 so far and is hoping to raise £5,000 via her Just Giving page.

16/02/2025

Shrewsbury businesswoman Deborah Duncan is inviting Shropshire culture vultures to explore the Trapani and Marsala regions of western Sicily on her carefully curated tours this June and October. Book by February 28th for a major discount!

https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/experience-italy-highlighting-the-best-of-western-sicily/

A Shrewsbury businesswoman has brought her passion for Italian culture to a new Sicilian travel venture ‘Experience Italy’ this June 8th - 14th, 2025.

15/02/2025

Why is The Market Hall Shrewsbury the best in Britain? Editor Katy Rink finds out the secret formula behind its success.

https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/the-magic-formula-behind-britains-favourite-market/