The Shropshire GOAT

01/11/2024

I've found another late addition for the Shropshire Firework Directory - and this one is on Sat 16th November - just when you thought we were nearly out of bonfire fun!

Shropshire Fireworks Display Directory for 2024 from the Shropshire GOAT, your favourite free local digital magazine.

30/10/2024

Have you made your Bonfire Night plans?

Shropshire Fireworks Display Directory for 2024 from the Shropshire GOAT, your favourite free local digital magazine.

23/10/2024

17/10/2024

Many congratulations to our friends Duncan and Grace at The Bailey Head - and fingers crossed for the final! 🤞🏆

We are astounded to have made it to the final four for the CAMRA National Pub of the Year!

Everyone is invited to the presentation of our finalists certificate at 1pm on Saturday, 23 November. The bar will feature three collaboration cask beers we are brewing with Riverhead (Ossett), Castle Rock and Stonehouse.

CAMRA said:

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced the four best pubs in the UK as part of its prestigious Pub of the Year 2024 competition

The Bailey Head has been named one of the four best pubs in the UK after winning a place in the Super Regional round of the Pub of the Year competition.

Nestled near the Welsh borders in the charming market town of Oswestry, the Bailey Head is a must visit for beer and cider lovers. The pub has one of the largest beer ranges of any in Shropshire, claiming to have sold over 3,400 different draught beers since opening in March 2016. Six constantly changing cask beers, always including one dark beer, are supplemented by eleven other draught beers, plus four ciders and a perry. The pub also has a substantial range of canned and bottled beers from across the UK and overseas.

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) named the pub the UK’s Best Rural Independent Craft Beer Pub or Bar in 2020, and it has been a finalist for the same award many times since. Grace, Duncan, and their team also organise regular tap takeovers and meet the brewer events for the local community.

Landlord Duncan Borrowman said: "To say we are shocked to make it into the final four is an understatement. I am not sure we will ever stop pinching ourselves. It is a testament to our hard-working small team of dedicated staff and our loyal regulars."

Landlady Grace Goodlad said: "When we bought the pub nearly nine years ago, we never dreamt this could happen. It had been failing under the ownership of a major pub company and CAMRA had it protected as an Asset of Community Value. We couldn't have done this without that happening."

Shelly Bentley, West Midlands Regional Director for CAMRA, said:

“A huge congratulations is in order to all at the Bailey Head who have put in the phenomenally hard work to achieve this accolade. I applaud Duncan and Grace’s passion to delivering an exceptional range of beers for their customers, who are very clearly at the centre of Bailey Head’s heart.

“The journey from a tired pub that needed an Asset of Community Value protection, to now achieving Super Regional Pub of the Year is astounding. This is certainly reflected in Duncan, Grace and the rest of the team’s devotion to deliver great beer to their local community, and I hope regulars and new visitors alike will be raising a toast to them all during their next visit.”

National Pub of the Year Coordinator Andrea Briers said: “I am thrilled to unveil our top four pubs in the UK, and I could not hope for a better set of finalists. It gets harder each year to whittle down the regional and national top 17 pubs to just four places, such is the standard of the competition. These fantastic four are the epitome of what a good pub should be; welcoming to all, friendly hardworking staff and serve well maintained cask beer for a wonderful pub going experience. I am excited to find out which one will be crowned the best pub in the UK.”

“Pubs need our support more than ever, as the licensed trade continues to feel the strain under the burden of unfair tax, high costs and regulations. I urge all pub lovers and beer drinkers to experience not only our incredible Pub of the Year finalists, but support as many pubs as possible."

17/10/2024

17/10/2024

Starts tomorrow!

🍺 Prost to our first Oktoberfest! IN ONE WEEK'S TIME! 🥳

🥳 Time for a Stein or two of Ludlow lager or one of our guest lagers or ales.
A celebration of bier and food over three days, plus music events.

‼️FREE ENTRY DURING THE DAY

⏰ Friday 18th October - 11am-6pm
Saturday 19th October - 10am-5pm
Sunday 20th October - 12pm-8pm
🍺 Around 20 beers, including guest lagers and hazy ales
🎟️ Free Entry (day) including Open Mic Sunday Sessions
🎸 Live Music Ticketed events Friday Night & Saturday Night (featuring Head Honcho - brewery gig - Tickets still available!)
🌭 FRIDAY (DAY + EVENING) - Billie's Chilli Shack
🍔 SATURDAY RJs Smoke Shack
🍕 SUNDAY - Compari Pasta
🎁 Dust off your lederhosen - Spot prizes / free pints for fancy dress
🎤 Open Mic Sunday 4.30-8pm - slots must be booked in advance with Mike Longmore on 07974 264 665

🍻

15/10/2024

🌟FREE ENTRY TUESDAY - FRIDAY🌟

Here at the Ironworks, we have so much for you to see and do! We offer loads of FREE activity trails for you all to come and enjoy whilst you explore our sculpture park! We have our amazing Forge Café, Artisan Village and Showroom full of goodies!

Come and have a look this week!

15/10/2024

Congratulations Village Spice Ketley!

Here at Village Spice, we are constantly striving to improve our service and quality in order to give

09/10/2024

The Shropshire Firework Display Directory has had an update. I think it might be as comprehensive as it's going to get now, but let me know if you spot any more being advertised!

Shropshire Fireworks Display Directory for 2024 from the Shropshire GOAT, your favourite free local digital magazine.

08/10/2024

Huge congratulations!

Ops I did it again... I best chef of the year 2024???😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

04/10/2024

The Shropshire Fireworks Display Directory 2024 is live on the Shropshire GOAT now. All the listings you need for a brilliant Bonfire Night.

Shropshire Fireworks Display Directory for 2024 from the Shropshire GOAT, your favourite free local digital magazine.

02/10/2024

The Quarry's biggest party is back this weekend - Shropshire Festivals Shropshire Oktoberfest kicks off on Friday!

Let's peek back through the archives for my write up of the event in 2022! https://shropshiregoat.com/oktoberfest/

02/10/2024

🇩🇪 Oktoberfest is just around the corner! 🍺

We have:
🎵 Oompah band from 5pm! 🎺

🎵 Live all girl band, untamed Shrew 8pm!

🍴Food served all day, in to the evening!

🍺 German lager, and cocktail van, with drinks served in 2 pint steins 🍻

🇩🇪 Lederhosen encouraged! £5 entry on the door!

Próst! 🍺

29/09/2024

New on the GOAT today, our visit to Wonderland Telford, trying to squeeze the last little taste of summer out of the year.

Taking a visit to Wonderland Telford with a four year old. Find out what she makes of the experience with so much to do!

25/09/2024

The Shropshire Fireworks Display Directory is already live - so you'd best get planning.

Shropshire Fireworks Display Directory for 2024 from the Shropshire GOAT, your favourite free local digital magazine.

21/09/2024

We happened upon Fantasy Castles Telford doing free face painting and candy floss at Smyths Toys Superstores in Telford this afternoon. What a wonderful, unexpected experience for my little one. Just the best face painter around. The GOAT!

20/09/2024

Sounds good to me The Anvil Shifnal!

🎉🎉🎉COMPETITION TIME 🎉🎉

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This equals a gallon of beer across the prize!!!

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18/09/2024

This is a pretty cool opportunity for non-drivers - Stonehouse Brewery can be quite hard to reach if you don't have a car!

Join us for a Sunday social trip to Stonehouse Brewery and their excellent tap room! 🍻🍔🥃

Stonehouse Brewery Tour & Tap Room Visit

Enjoy brewery-fresh beer (as well as cider, wine, spirits and softs) and enjoy some first class grub from their kitchen.

· Free pint (or two halves)
· Brewery & distillery tour
· Taster of Whisky or Gin
· Return coach travel from RAD Beer

Food special for all RAD visitors: Brisket Bap & Chips £10.95.
Full menu including seasonal smoked and slow roasted Sunday platters available!

Spaces are limited so if you don't want to miss out on an awesome afternoon, grab your tickets now!

Tickets: https://bit.ly/3zk7NU8

15/09/2024

This is a fantastic beer from Bewdley Brewery.

Fresh for Saturday, William Mucklow’s Dark Mild! Wow, this packs a punch! 🍻

15/09/2024

Lots of great new content for Sunday morning reading over on the Shropshire GOAT.

The Shropshire GOAT is an online magazine featuring the Greatest Of All Time in Shropshire's beautiful towns and villages. Stay tuned for food & drink, events, family fun, sport, music and the rest.

14/09/2024

New on the GOAT: I try out The ArtMixer paint and sip class in Shrewsbury. Read all about it by clicking the link below.

Trying a paint and sip session with The Art Mixer in Shrewsbury. Suitable for beginners or more confident artists.

13/09/2024

WELLINGTON MARKET LATE NIGHT EVENT - 2 WEEKS TO GO 📢
SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER (5PM-10PM) 🎹 🥘 🍺

Who's joining us for our next Wellington Market late night event of the year?

DJ Comic Marvel will be on the decks again so expect funk, soul, disco, old school, hip hop and rock.

And heading up the stage is Callum Doignie – a former finalist in The Voice UK 2023.

Telford born Callum has been captivating audiences with his soulful performances ever since.

You can expect a night filled with powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics and a night of unforgettable live music.

From 5pm - 10pm, gather with family and friends to enjoy food, drinks and live music in the food hall and on the piazza stage.

Entry costs £2 per person and kids go free.

Given how successful and popular the event is we want to keep everyone safe.

Once we are at capacity at certain times throughout the evening, you may have to wait in the queue, and we will operate a one in one out policy.

Last entry is at 9pm and the event closes at 10pm.

Keep up to date by following the event here: ▶️ https://orlo.uk/fUB2d

13/09/2024

New on the GOAT: It's the new menu at The ALB and trust me, you don't want to miss this one.

There is Shrewsbury Sharing Platter madness afoot on the new menu at The Alb in the town centre. This one is unmissable.

11/09/2024

07/09/2024

It's the last day of the Bridgnorth Beer Festival today - don't miss out!

A roundup of the Bridgnorth Beer Festival 2024 held at the Severn Valley Railway station on Hollybush Road.