Press Release News & Updates
- 1st July 2025
Tickets for the successful flower field experience in Newport have gone on sale. Shropshire Petal Fields will be open from July 31st until August 10th, 2025.
Shropshire Fostering will be hosting their 2025 Foster Carer Celebration on Thursday 3rd July, bringing together carers from across the county for an evening of recognition, connection and gratitude.
- 18th June 2025
Local charity, Climbing Out, is holding its annual fundraising hike on home turf this year. On Saturday, September 20th, supporters will take on the Shropshire 3 Peaks Challenge to raise funds. Online registration is now open to anyone who wishes to take part.
- 18th June 2025
Shrewsbury Food Festival has announced a new partnership with Shrewsbury Prison, which will see Sunday ticket holders get a free ticket to visit the famous local prison.
- 18th June 2025
Shrewsbury Town Council is once again inviting local community organisations to apply for funding through its Community Grants Scheme. This scheme has been designed to support projects that make a positive difference to the lives of Shrewsbury residents.
People will have more places to safely store their bikes in Shrewsbury with a new range of “cycle pods” due to be installed across the town centre.
- 1st June 2025
A historic farming estate in Ellesmere is opening its farm gates on June 8th for Open Farm Sunday.
Businesses in Shrewsbury are being invited to try out a practical, low-cost way to handle small deliveries with the launch of a new eCargo bike hire scheme.
Award-winning broadcaster, comedian and writer Terry Christian, will celebrate legendary TV programme The Word, with a unique one-man comedy show at this year’s Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF).
Senior representatives from Shrewsbury Town Council, Shrewsbury BID, Shrewsbury Market Hall, Shropshire Council and the National Association of British Markets met last week with senior policy advisors at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to champion the future of Shrewsbury’s high streets and explore how national government can better support the town’s growth and resilience.