Community News & Updates
Shrewsbury Town Council is inviting residents to take part in a programme of events and activities as the nationally recognised Knife Angel continues its stay in The Square until Friday 31 July, inspiring reflection, education and community action across the town.
Shrewsbury's Town Crier, Martin Wood, has been selected to represent the town at the prestigious World Town Crier Tournament, which will take place in Chester this September.
- 26th June 2026
Tickets have gone live for Shropshire Petal Fields, which returns to Newport this summer from August 6th to 16th.
- 20th June 2026
The organisers behind Shropshire Petal Fields have announced two brand new music events which will be staged within their picturesque flower field event space ahead of the festival opening.
Shrewsbury Town Council have unveiled a new carpet bed this week celebrating 100 years of service by Rotary Club of Shrewsbury, the oldest Rotary club in Shropshire.
- 9th June 2026
Shropshire Festivals has announced the launch of a garden competition for local schools and community groups.
The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Bernie Bentick, will be swapping the comfort of his bed for a sleeping bag on Thursday as he takes part in the Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation's annual Sleep Out Under the Stars event at the Croud Meadow.
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICFest) has chosen Severn Hospice as its designated charity for this year’s event, set to take place in July.
Tourism businesses, makers and producers from across Mid Wales and alongside the Heart of Wales Line are being invited to take part in a new summer event designed to showcase the very best of the region to new audiences.
Shrewsbury has welcomed a new civic leader as Councillor Bernie Bentick was sworn in as the Mayor of Shrewsbury at the Town Council’s annual meeting on Monday evening.