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Don't forget! The Salopian Open, one of Shrewsbury’s most dynamic art showcases, is on at the Gateway Gallery from Monda...
15/11/2025

Don't forget! The Salopian Open, one of Shrewsbury’s most dynamic art showcases, is on at the Gateway Gallery from Monday 17 November 2025!

The biannual open call has smashed all previous records, attracting over 250 entries from across Shropshire and beyond. The artwork on display is a diverse mix of styles and mediums, from painting and printmaking to sculpture, textiles and photography.

To find more out about this and other events at The Gateway Gallery, visit their website - https://gatewaygallery.co.uk

A fresh start for young people in Shropshire!The Hive Shrewsbury has launched a brand-new creative learning programme, d...
15/11/2025

A fresh start for young people in Shropshire!

The Hive Shrewsbury has launched a brand-new creative learning programme, designed to support young people who find school a struggle.

Through music, art, photography and design, The Hive offers a safe and welcoming space where young people can build confidence, reconnect with learning and discover their passions.

Find out more in our latest article: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/creative-learning-space-launches-at-the-hive-shrewsbury/

Learn more about The Hive and its brilliant community work at: https://www.hiveonline.org.uk/

If you know someone who could benefit, get in touch with Amy Smith, Youth Engagement Lead, at [email protected]

15/11/2025

There's a free Christmas postcard workshop today (Sat 15th) at Shrewsbury Library from 2.30pm to 4pm for ages 4-11.

Chase away those rainy day blues with some festive creativity!

Festive news, Shrewsbury!The Market Hall Shrewsbury is set to shine even brighter this season with two special Winter Wa...
14/11/2025

Festive news, Shrewsbury!

The Market Hall Shrewsbury is set to shine even brighter this season with two special Winter Warmer late-night events! Expect festive shopping, delicious food and drink, mulled wine, mince pies, and a whole lot of community cheer.

The award-winning market will stay open until 8pm on Wed 19 November and Wed 17 December, tying in perfectly with the Christmas Lights Switch-On and Carols in the Square.

Market eateries and bars will open late until 8pm while shoppers buying from retail stalls between 5–7pm will even receive a voucher for free mulled wine and a mince pie, served by the brilliant volunteers from Shrewsbury Food Hub.

It’s the perfect chance to shop local, enjoy festive flavours, and soak up Shrewsbury’s magical Christmas atmosphere.

Find out more about the Market Hall here:
👉 https://www.shrewsburymarkethall.co.uk/
And discover more festive fun happening across town:
👉 https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/christmas-in-shrewsbury-2025-festive-events-markets/

Pictured: Some of the Shrewsbury Market Hall traders getting ready for the festive evenings are (from left): Tracey Lewis, Libby Gliksman, Joe Johnson and Robin Nugent.

NEW EXHIBITION OPENING TOMORROW IN SHREWSBURYDesign clothing store, Jigsaw presents: “Tell Me What To Do” — New works by...
14/11/2025

NEW EXHIBITION OPENING TOMORROW IN SHREWSBURY

Design clothing store, Jigsaw presents: “Tell Me What To Do” — New works by Sam Pooley Stride

Shrewsbury’s creative scene gets a beautiful new addition this weekend as Jigsaw unveils Tell Me What To Do, a stunning mixed-media exhibition by local artist Sam Pooley Stride.

In this captivating new collection, Pooley Stride paints through the chaos to find the calm — blending painting, print, and collage to explore stillness, intuition, and the emotional rhythms of everyday life. Inspired by early evenings, autumn landscapes, and the tonal warmth of Jigsaw’s AW25 collection, the pieces feel both deeply personal and universally resonant.

Expect artwork that speaks to the beauty of imperfection, the balance we search for in modern life, and the quiet strength found when we slow down and surrender. Perfectly at home within Jigsaw’s world of creativity and craftsmanship, the exhibition promises a rich and reflective experience for visitors.

About the Artist:
Sam Pooley Stride is a multidisciplinary artist whose work moves between abstraction and storytelling, exploring themes of motherhood, identity, and the natural world. Her intuitive mixed-media process layers colour, form, and gesture to uncover calm within chaos. Her recent shows at Swan Hill Studios — Forage and All Roads Lead to Mother — earned acclaim for their raw honesty and visual depth.

Jigsaw, 3 The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH

📸 Photography by Nana Mazharov ()

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Volunteer Opportunity: Treasurer Needed!Hello community!The team at the Belle Vue Arts Festival, the vibrant and well-...
14/11/2025

Volunteer Opportunity: Treasurer Needed!

Hello community!
The team at the Belle Vue Arts Festival, the vibrant and well-established celebration of the creative arts in Shrewsbury, are on the lookout for a dedicated volunteer Treasurer to join their committee.

About the Festival
The supports local artists, community groups, and neighbourhood events across the Belle Vue area and beyond.

The Role
As Treasurer, you would be responsible for:
Managing the festival’s finances (income, expenditure, budgets)
Helping to prepare financial reports for the committee
Ensuring compliance with any charitable or organisational requirements
Working alongside a friendly, creative team committed to their community

Why get involved?
Make a real difference in the local arts scene
Boost your experience (great for CVs/skills development)
Join a friendly volunteering team in Shrewsbury
Be part of an event that brings the community together

Interested or know someone perfect for this? Please get in touch with the festival team via email to [email protected]

Feel free to pass on this message to anyone in your network who might enjoy helping out.
Thank you for spreading the word – let’s keep supporting the arts in Shrewsbury!

Music fans, get ready!The Shrewsbury Folk Festival has just revealed the first artists for its 2026 line-up — and it’s a...
14/11/2025

Music fans, get ready!

The Shrewsbury Folk Festival has just revealed the first artists for its 2026 line-up — and it’s already looking incredible!

Leading the bill is legendary songwriter Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders, joined by Ferocious Dog (with The Celtic Folk Orchestra in their only 2026 festival show), the stunning Cara Dillon, and many more top folk and roots acts from the UK and beyond.

The four-day celebration returns August 28–31, 2026, promising an unmissable mix of music, dance, workshops, and family fun at the riverside West Mid Showground.

Read our full story on My Shrewsbury: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/shrewsbury-folk-festival-2026-first-artists-revealed/
Book your tickets early (they sell out fast!): https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk

Photo by Steve Lacey

We are huge fans of the Shrewsbury Streetscape Project and the very talented artist behind it - James St Clair Wade.So w...
14/11/2025

We are huge fans of the Shrewsbury Streetscape Project and the very talented artist behind it - James St Clair Wade.

So we are delighted to say that James will be holding an Open Studio on Saturday 22 November 2025 between 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm at 5 West Hermitage, Shrewsbury SY3 7JP.

James creates incredibly detailed illustrations of local buildings and architecture (pictured) and this event will be your first chance to see his completed Shrewsbury Railway Station illustration.

If you want to delve a little deeper into the history of this iconic building have a read of our article created for us by local historian Stan Sedman - https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/shrewsbury-railway-station-history-architecture/

Alongside this scope there will be a mini exhibition and an opportunity to buy cards, prints and gift vouchers for James' work.

More details about the event can be found on our What's On page here: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/events/shrewsbury-streetscape-open-studio-2025-11-22-10-00/

Pictures: James St Clair Wade and some of his previous work.

It’s officially beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Shrewsbury!Our latest blog post brings you a sparkling rundown...
13/11/2025

It’s officially beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Shrewsbury!

Our latest blog post brings you a sparkling rundown of festive events, markets, and must-do moments across town — from the magical lights switch-on in The Square to quirky craft fairs, candle-lit concerts and even a Santa visit for our four-legged friends.

Whether you’re hunting for handmade gifts, planning a family outing or simply soaking up the seasonal spirit, we’ve gathered the best of Shrewsbury to help you plan your merriest month yet.

Read now: Christmas in Shrewsbury 2025: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/christmas-in-shrewsbury-2025-festive-events-markets/

Let the festive fun begin!

It’s official!Martin Kemp — who’ll be bringing his Back to the 80s DJ set toThe Buttermarket, Shrewsbury on Saturday 7 F...
13/11/2025

It’s official!

Martin Kemp — who’ll be bringing his Back to the 80s DJ set toThe Buttermarket, Shrewsbury on Saturday 7 February 2026 — has just been confirmed for this year’s ITV1 hit series I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

The Spandau Ballet legend will be joining a star-studded line-up including Ruby Wax OBE, Jack Osbourne, Lisa Riley, Aitch, Alex Scott MBE, Angry Ginge, Kelly Brook, Eddie Kadi and Shona McGarty as the show returns to screens this Sunday - 16 November 2025.

Fans can cheer Martin on in the jungle before seeing him light up Shrewsbury’s biggest live music and events venue with his iconic 80s DJ party next year!

“We can’t wait to see Martin Kemp enter the jungle this Sunday — and of course, we’re looking forward to him returning to The Buttermarket main arena stage in February next year,” said owner Martin Monahan.

Tickets are selling fast!
Secure yours now via The Buttermarket website: https://www.thebuttermarket.co.uk/events/
My Shrewsbury’s What’s On listings: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/events/martin-kemp-back-to-the-80s-dj-set-day-party-2026-02-07-16-00/

Inspiring News from Westminster!Supporters from across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales gathered in Westminste...
13/11/2025

Inspiring News from Westminster!

Supporters from across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales gathered in Westminster on Tuesday (11 November 2025) for the official launch of Lingen Davies Cancer Support £5 million Sunflower Appeal — with Secretary of State for Health, Wes Streeting, delivering a moving keynote speech.

The Sunflower Appeal will help fund a dedicated Lingen Davies Cancer Centre at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford to match the services already available at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital — bringing vital chemotherapy, diagnostic and outpatient services closer to home for thousands of patients.

Speakers included Shaun Davies, MP for Telford, Naomi Atkin, CEO of Lingen Davies, and Tim Cooper, Chair of Trustees, alongside Sophie Jones, who shared her powerful personal story as the face of the campaign.

Read our full story on the Westminster launch and find out how you can support this life-changing project on our website: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/westminster-launch-for-5m-lingen-davies-sunflower-appeal/

Learn more and donate directly to the Sunflower Appeal here: https://www.lingendavies.co.uk/

Pictured: Louise Dawson, Anna Williams and Emma Backhouse from Lingen Davies taking their campaign to the streets of London

WIN two tickets to a fun charity fashion show in beautiful St Mary's Church! ⭐Tag the friend you'd like to bring with yo...
12/11/2025

WIN two tickets to a fun charity fashion show in beautiful St Mary's Church!
⭐Tag the friend you'd like to bring with you in the comments below. We'll add the names to a virtual hat and draw a winner by midday on Monday.

Shrewsbury Town Foundation x First Light Shrewsbury are putting on a showcase of must-have winter pieces on Thursday, November 20th, from 7pm.

Hosted by Sian Brennan Todd it promises to be a fun night - in aid of the brilliant cause

Plus there are exciting raffle prizes up for grabs– including a women’s Apple Watch!

There's exclusive shopping after the show, when First Light, on Castle Street, opens its doors with 10% off purchases for ticket holders.

Support a great cause, and enjoy a night of fashion, fun, and community!

If you're not lucky enough to win, tickets are available from – [email protected] - for a suggested donation of £10 (to include a welcome glass of prosecco)

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