Deputy-Lieutenant Diana Flint attended a concert to celebrate 40 years of the Cantiones Choir at the new Holroyd Theatre in Weston Rhyn. They were joined by The Border Orchestra for a wonderful performance of Haydyn's, The Creation.There were stunning performances by soloists Holly Teague (Soprano),...
Last week the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire was invited to unveil the plaque and officially open the new premises for the Shrewsbury Ark .Last year the Charity purchased the Rock and Fountain Pub and thanks to a lot of hard work from many volunteers, transformed it...
Deputy-Lieutenant, Robert Bland together with the Mayor of Telford Raj Mehta visited Wombridge Primary School in Telford and saw first hand the exciting variety of activities available to the Scouts within the school. They were shown around the school by the new and inspirational...
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Jenny Wynn was given a very warm welcome when she visited the women's group at the Gurdwara in Telford. The group is open to everyone of all ages from the Hindu, Sikh and Muslim community and they have been meeting for many years...
Earlier this year, students from Grange Park Primary School travelled to Buckingham Palace to receive their Young Forester Award from the Countess of Wessex and together they planted a tree in the grounds as part of the Platinum Jubilee Queen's Green Canopy. The Lord-Lieutenant visited the...
More than 600 people attended a Buckingham Palace-style garden party to thank them for their efforts to support Shropshire during the pandemic.The event, which took place at Orleton Hall, in Wellington, was organised by Shropshire's Lord Lieutenant Anna Turner.On a sunlit afternoon, hundreds of guests...
Last week the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner met with many of the volunteers from Shrewsbury & Oswestry Crucial Crew and to learn about they work they do once a year with year six pupils from the surrounding area. In June every year, they hold an...
Every year, 30,000 people are granted the honour of joining The Queen and members of the Royal Family at a Royal Garden Party. Taking place three times a year at Buckingham Palace and once at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the events welcome deserving people from all walks...
Once again, Anna Turner, Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, is thrilled to be able to share Shropshire success – this time it is celebrating the selfless dedication of voluntary workers across the county.The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) celebrates and promotes the tireless work of those...
The Lord-Lieutenant is thrilled that eight individuals from Shropshire have been recognised in Her Majesty’s Birthday Honours list 2022.Recipients are: CBE Commander of the Order of the British EmpireDr. David George Llewellyn Services to Higher Education, to the Agri-Food Chain and to Rural Industries. OBE - Officer of...
