As the Diocese of Hereford celebrates its 1,350th anniversary, the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner, was delighted to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, to South Shropshire.Archbishop Sarah’s visit was a significant occasion, recognising the contribution...
The community in and around Cleobury Mortimer came together in September to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the town being granted its Royal Charter by King Henry III in 1226. The weekend offered a wonderful mix of activities including an historic photograph hunt, a cycle ride...
There was a palpable sense of warmth and community spirit at St Michael and All Angels Church, Chirbury, on Monday 5 October, as family and friends, clergy and members of the local parishes gathered to mark the Collation and Installation of the Revd Richard Lonsdale...
Last month Deputy Lieutenant Fiona Rogers-Coltman visited the newly reopened Bishops Castle Cadet Detachment . The detachment had been closed since before Covid, so its reopening is a wonderful opportunity for young people in the area. Being part of the Cadets offers so much more than simply...
The first ever National Cadets Week is taking place 5th October to 11th October 2026 with the aim of raising awareness of one of the country’s most effective youth organisations. The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire has strong links with Shropshire’s cadet forces, and each year is happy...
Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to Shrewsbury for a morning with Men’s Sheds and West Mercia Search and Rescue, both hosted at the West Midlands Showground in Shrewsbury.During her time with Men’s Shed, Her Royal Highness...
We are delighted to share with you our Autumn 2026 Town and Community Links Newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading it. Shropshire Lieutenancy Autumn 2026 Newsletter LR...
On Sunday the 13th of September the Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner joined RAF personnel, cadets, the Mayor of Shrewsbury, civic representatives and members of the local community to mark the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, remembering the courage and sacrifice...
There was a wonderful atmosphere of pride and celebration at Lilleshall House, where five worthy recipients were presented with their British Empire Medals by the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner as part of the King’s Birthday Honours.The special ceremony brought together the recipients, their...
Vice Lord-Lieutenant Jenny Wynn OBE , escorted by Lord-Lieutenant Cadet CCF AC Sergeant Reuben Stanton, attended the Grant of Approbation parade in Albrighton on Saturday 12th September 2026.When the RAF Cosford base was finished just before the start of the second world war, it created...
