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Wassailing up the Severn!Get ready for a magical night of music and festive cheer as Eliza Carthy  and Jon Boden bring t...
25/10/2025

Wassailing up the Severn!

Get ready for a magical night of music and festive cheer as Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden bring their Wassail Tour to Theatre Severn this November!

Our reviewer Laura Hadland caught up with Eliza to chat about folk traditions, friendship, and the joy of performing at one of her favourite spots in the country.

Expect humour, heart, and heaps of seasonal spirit – the perfect way to kick off Christmas in Shrewsbury!

Read the full interview here: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/wassail-with-eliza-carthy-jon-boden-at-shrewsbury/

📅 Monday 17th November | Tickets £27.50 | https://www.theatresevern.co.uk/Home/home/

Mayor praises Meole Brace students for shaping new Shrewsbury mural!The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Alex Wagner has thanked Meo...
25/10/2025

Mayor praises Meole Brace students for shaping new Shrewsbury mural!

The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Alex Wagner has thanked Meole Brace School pupils for their amazing ideas helping to inspire a new public art mural in town.

Over 400 students took part in a creative survey, sharing themes, colours and stories to guide the mural’s design — part of a project led by Big Art Regeneration and Transformation (The BART) with Shrewsbury Colleges Group and the Big Town Plan.

Councillor Alex Wagner presented prizes during a special assembly, praising students for their creativity and civic pride:
“Their ideas will help brighten our town and breathe new life into a space many people pass through every day.”

The mural, created with artist Russ Meehan, will form part of wider efforts to improve Shrewsbury’s public spaces — with installation planned for 2026.

Fantastic work from Meole Brace students helping shape the town’s future!

Read the full story here: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/mayor-praises-meole-brace-pupils-for-mural-project/

Pictured with pupils from Meole Brace School; Jane Manning, Chair of BART and Alex Wagner Mayor of Shrewsbury

The Shrewsbury Ark Launches Urgent Winter AppealThis week, My Shrewsbury’s James Warman visited The Shrewsbury Ark — a l...
24/10/2025

The Shrewsbury Ark Launches Urgent Winter Appeal

This week, My Shrewsbury’s James Warman visited The Shrewsbury Ark — a lifeline for people facing homelessness — to learn more about their Winter Appeal and the devastating reality that, without additional funding, their doors may have to close.

For over 50 years, The Ark has been a place of warmth, hope and support for those who need it most — offering hot meals, showers, medical care, advice and friendship. But rising costs mean this vital service is now at risk.

If 1,000 people in Shrewsbury can give just £5 a month, The Ark can keep its doors open and continue its life-changing work.

Read James’s full feature and hear from the people whose lives have been changed by The Ark:
https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/the-shrewsbury-ark-launches-an-urgent-winter-appeal/

Find out more or set up a regular donation:
https://www.shrewsburyark.co.uk

Let’s make sure those familiar blue doors stay open this winter — because for so many in our community, The Ark is more than a building. It’s a lifeline.

Pictured: Anton Goodwin - Charity Director at The Shrewsbury Ark (main picture) along with some people whose lives have been improved by The Ark.

New 2026 Swift & Coachman Models Unveiled at Salop Leisure!Shrewsbury’s award-winning dealership, Salop Leisure, is putt...
24/10/2025

New 2026 Swift & Coachman Models Unveiled at Salop Leisure!

Shrewsbury’s award-winning dealership, Salop Leisure, is putting the spotlight on the brand-new 2026 Swift and Coachman caravans and motorhomes over the next two weekends!

Swift weekend: October 25–26
Coachman weekend: November 1–2

It’s the perfect chance to see the latest models up close — without the crowds — and enjoy an exclusive free motor mover worth £1,295 with every 2026 model purchased.

Find out more in our full story on My Shrewsbury: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/discover-2026-swift-coachman-models-at-salop-leisure/
Visit Salop Leisure for full event details: https://www.salopleisure.co.uk

Shrewsbury’s Peakes Travel Elite is a multi-award-winning independent travel agency, known for its expertise in luxury h...
24/10/2025

Shrewsbury’s Peakes Travel Elite is a multi-award-winning independent travel agency, known for its expertise in luxury holidays, cruises and once-in-a-lifetime adventures 🛫

This autumn, they’re bringing their Luxury Travel Showcase back to St Mary’s Church – the perfect place to kickstart your holiday plans for 2025 and beyond.

Meet leading tour operators, talk through ideas face-to-face, and be inspired in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s.

The event is free to attend, but you need to book your place by contacting the Peakes Travel Elite team.

📍 St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury
📅 Sunday 2nd November, 11am–3pm
✉️ [email protected]
📞 01743 233234

Fireworks 2025 – Where to Watch the Skies Light Up!Bonfire Night is just around the corner, and we’ve got sparks flying ...
23/10/2025

Fireworks 2025 – Where to Watch the Skies Light Up!

Bonfire Night is just around the corner, and we’ve got sparks flying with excitement! Whether you’re after the loudest bangs, the brightest displays, or a cosy community bonfire, we’ve rounded up some of the best fireworks events happening in and around Shrewsbury.

From family-friendly funfairs to dazzling displays in historic settings, there’s something to suit everyone. So grab your woollies, stock up on sparklers (safely!), and check out our full round-up of events across the county – including favourites like , The Apley Estate, Alderford Lake, The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and many more!

Main photo credit: Arthur Chauvineau
Read the full guide here: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/your-guide-to-this-years-bonfire-firework-celebrations/

The founder of a Shropshire company specialising in providing expert support for adults and children with serious injuri...
23/10/2025

The founder of a Shropshire company specialising in providing expert support for adults and children with serious injuries will be one of the guest speakers at a major event in Shrewsbury next spring.

A variety of speakers are being lined up by Lanyon Bowdler Solicitor for the Innovation After Injury conference at Theatre Severn on March 4 and tickets can be booked for the event now.

One of the speakers will be Jenny Whittall who founded her own company in Shropshire dedicated to supporting people recovering from spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation and multiple disabilities.

The conference promises to be an inspirational day for anyone affected by serious injury, particularly spinal or brain injuries, and those working in the professional field.

For more info and tickets go to - https://www.lblaw.co.uk/innovation-after-injury-event/

Pictured: Physiotherapist and guest speaker, Jenny Whittall

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23/10/2025

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A spectacular poppy display has been completed in the village of Myddle, just north of Shrewsbury 🤩The ‘Twisted Stitcher...
23/10/2025

A spectacular poppy display has been completed in the village of Myddle, just north of Shrewsbury 🤩

The ‘Twisted Stitchers’ have been knitting poppies for 10 months to create this beautiful cascade ahead of Remembrance Sunday 🧶

Last night, firefighters from Baschurch Fire Station dedicated their training session to hoisting up the display at St Peter's Church (timing it so they weren’t up the church tower when the bells chimed!)

We can’t reveal how many poppies made the display, as the group will be holding a competition to guess the number of poppies to raise money for the Royal British Legion (but the number is certainly in the thousands!)

Shrewsbury Night Bus Trial Launches This November!Big news for our town’s evening and night-time community — a Night Bus...
23/10/2025

Shrewsbury Night Bus Trial Launches This November!

Big news for our town’s evening and night-time community — a Night Bus service is coming to Shrewsbury as part of a 4-week trial starting 24 November 2025!

This pilot has been made possible thanks to a brilliant partner Shrewsbury BID, Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury Town Council, Arriva, and the Shrewsbury Big Town Plan Partnership — with backing from MP Julia Buckley and the Shrewsbury Transport Integration Group.

What to know:
🚌 Runs Monday to Saturday until midnight, from 24th Nov to 23rd Dec
📍 Three routes: N11 (Gains Park), N25 (Harlescott), N27 (Bayston Hill)
🚏 Includes extra town centre stops + park & ride car parks
💬 Designed to support workers, residents & late-night visitors

This trial aims to improve safety and accessibility for everyone enjoying Shrewsbury after dark — and could pave the way for a permanent night bus service in the future.

Stay tuned for routes, timetables and fares at:
https://www.shrewsburymoves.com/nightbus

Now Open: VAN Gallery’s Winter Exhibition – Local Art to Warm the SeasonIf you're heading into town over the next few we...
22/10/2025

Now Open: VAN Gallery’s Winter Exhibition – Local Art to Warm the Season

If you're heading into town over the next few weeks, don’t miss the Winter Exhibition at VAN Gallery, now open on the middle level of Shrewsbury's Darwin Shopping Centre (opposite M&S).

This vibrant seasonal showcase features original art, gifts and festive creations by over 50 local artists — from paintings and ceramics to jewellery, textiles and handmade Christmas decorations.

A perfect spot for a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts all whilst supporting talented local makers.

Run by the Shropshire Visual Art Network is a not-for-profit space run by volunteers — so every purchase supports a local artist directly.

Open until 3 January 2026
Tues–Fri: 11am–3pm | Sat: 10am–5pm | Sun: 11am–2pm
Free Entry

Find out more here: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/winter-exhibition-now-open-at-van-gallery-shrewsbury/

Photos courtesy of The Shropshire Visual Arts Network

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