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...
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...
Last week the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner, was delighted to accept an invitation from the SpArC Charity to visit the newly refurbished swimming pool at the SpArC Centre in Bishop’s Castle.Mrs Turner was warmly welcomed and given a tour of the centre by...
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner is delighted to become Patron of the Telford based charity Challenging Perceptions. The appointment comes as Challenging Perceptions celebrates its 10th anniversary and looks ahead to the next stage of its development. Founded in 2016, the Telford-based charity supports...
