On October 30th, a fundraising evening entitled Beneath the Bearskin - featuring Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew “Vern” Stokes OBE, MVO DL was held at Shrewsbury School in support of the 4 all Foundation. The evening was hosted by Mrs Anna Turner, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire. The...
Every year the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner, and her team of Deputy Lieutenants lay wreaths on Remembrance and Armistice Days to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in wars around the world. This year will be a little different as the wreaths being...
Writers, innovators and a businessman who makes construction materials from Christmas trees were among the winners at the prestigious Dyslexia Awards 2026 held in Shropshire.The awards, which shine a light on the incredible achievements of dyslexic individuals across the UK, were launched in Shropshire ten...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner, was delighted to attend a special service of thanksgiving at St Mary’s Church, Ellesmere, on 18th October, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children, who was born in Ellesmere.The service...
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...
