Derwen College celebrated the determination, teamwork and resilience of more than 60 students at a special Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards ceremony on Saturday, 4 October.Held at our Gobowen campus, the atmosphere was one of celebration and pride, as students were presented with certificates for their achievements in...
Holy Trinity Academy in Oswestry has opened the doors to its brand-new nursery rooms — Ladybirds and Bumblebees — marking a significant milestone in the school’s ongoing commitment to supporting the youngest children in the local community. Thanks to funding from the Department for Education’s School-Based...
On 4th October 2025, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire Anna Turner was welcomed back to Church Stretton by Mayor Cllr Andy Munro to open the newly refurbished courts. Also in attendance were Church Stretton’s new Deputy Lieutenant Jo Baugh and Stuart Anderson MP.Mrs Turner enjoyed learning...
On Sunday afternoon the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire together with the Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire attended the presentation of the Order of St Ethelbert's medals at Hereford Cathedral.Families and fellow parishioners filled the Cathedral for a special service of dedication for the new recipients of the medal...
With the launch of the 2025 National Poppy Appeal just weeks away, a special afternoon was held recently to honour the collectors who support the annual Clun Valley’s Poppy Appeal. Organised by the Royal British Legion Clun Branch, the Awards Ceremony brought long-standing volunteers together...
Summer is fast drawing to an end, and the holiday atmosphere will soon be lost to the fast-approaching Christmas festivities. I gather some supermarkets have Christmas stocking fillers on display already!I was talking to the Lord-Lieutenant in Cornwall a few weeks ago and he told...
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner last week visited Fabweld Steel Products Ltd and was delighted to present them with their King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.The Kings’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious business awards in the country, with winning businesses...
Earlier this month the Lord-Lieutenant of shropshire, Anna Turner was delighted to launch the Stiperstones Landscape National Nature Reserve (NNR). The NNR brings together a partnership of six landowning organisations, including Natural England, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shropshire Council, Linley Estate, Forestry England and Middle Marches Community...
The Three Choirs Festival, revered as one of the oldest classical music gatherings in the world, made a triumphant return to Hereford Cathedral at the end of July. Mrs Katherine Garnier DL, represented Shropshire at the Opening Service, attending on behalf of Mrs Anna Turner, the...
VJ Day marks the anniversary of 15 August 1945 when Japan announced its surrender to the Allied forces. The surrender was met with relief and celebration that after six long years the Second World War was finally over. While millions took part in parades and street parties,...
