Community News & Updates
- 13th August 2026
Shropshire Council celebrated the dedication, compassion and achievements of its foster carers at a special Foster Carer Celebration held at Shrewsbury Town Football Club on Friday 3 July.
Residents are being invited to experience an unforgettable evening of theatre, refreshments and community spirit as Fizz & Canapés in The Dingle returns on Friday 4 September, from 6pm to 8pm.
- 6th August 2026
Shropshire Petal Fields returns to Newport this summer on selected dates from August 7th to 16th. It is a joint venture from Shropshire Petals and Shropshire Festivals, turning one of the petal fields into a visitor attraction whilst the blooms are at their best.
Residents are being invited to join Shrewsbury Town Council for a special Knife Angel Farewell Vigil marking the end of the sculpture's stay in Shrewsbury.
Award-winning Shropshire horticulturist Tom Pountney is opening his beautiful country garden to visitors for a complete weekend later this month to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
- 15th July 2026
A surprise baby boom is delighting keepers at Exotic Zoo, with new arrivals appearing across the attraction just in time for the summer holidays.
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.