I can hardly believe that, once again, I am reflecting on the year and looking forward to Christmas and all the festivities that this time of year brings. This latter part of the year always brings moments of reflection. We look back at the year, and...
Recently, Vice Lord - Lieutenant Jenny Wynn OBE DL visited the Kushdil, (“Happy Hearts”) Ladies group who meet at the Gurdwara in Hadley, Telford.Women of all ages and from any ethnic background are welcome to share friendship and activities. They knit, sew, crochet together, creating...
Last week the The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire was delighted to attend the Shropshire Armed Forces Covenant Outreach Christmas Coffee Morning at Refresh, the cafe situated at Severn Hospice.It was a wonderful event bringing together veterans, their families, and supporters. The event included signing of the Armed...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner, is delighted to be able to share that once again eight voluntary organisations from the County have been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). This award celebrates and promotes the tireless work of those who help others...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner JP, her Vice Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Jenny Wynn and Deputy Lieutenants, ensure that the Crown is represented at many of the Remembrance Day services being held across Shropshire.This year will see wreaths laid on behalf of the Crown at...
Earlier this month the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire Jenny Wynn was delighted to attend the first Shrewsbury Big Mend organised by Veolia and in association with Shrewsbury Repair Cafe. The event, which celebrated International Repair Day was held at Presfelde School and featured skilled volunteers who...
Last week, the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire had the pleasure of welcoming British Empire medallists, their families and civic guests to a wonderful afternoon tea at Lilleshall Hall, kindly organised by Telford & Wrekin Council. Mrs Turner presented their medals and heard about the amazing work they...
Last weekend St Andrew’s Church Shifnal was aglow with pride and community spirit as Shifnal came together to honour the individuals and businesses who make our town such a special place to live. The Celebrating Shifnal Awards Ceremony was a moving evening filled with applause,...
Grainger & Worrall Ltd, a world leader in the manufacture of complex aluminium castings, has proudly welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire to its Bridgnorth headquarters for the formal presentation of the King’s Award for Innovation 2024.This year’s honour marks the fourth time Grainger & Worrall...
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...
