Shropshire Day is the day we celebrate everything we love about Shropshire, Every year on 23 February, Shropshire celebrates our stunning countryside, our rich history and our magnificent heritage. Shropshire Day falls on the feast day of St Milburga, Abbess of Wenlock priory, who died on...
Newly appointed Deputy Lieutenant Gareth Williams was given a very warm welcome when he visited his “town link” community of Madeley, Telford.He was met by the Mayor, Cllr Helena Morgan who had organised a jam packed visit for him to get to know the community...
Last Sunday Deputy Lieutenant Katherine Garnier was privileged to join St Mary’s Church in Cleobury Mortimer for a moving service centred around prayers for Ukraine. Several Ukrainian families, who are resident guests in and around Cleobury Mortimer, were in the congregation and during the emotional...
Deputy-Lieutenant Robert Bland joined 5 local charities and community groups in the village of Clive who had come together to plant trees on community land run by Renshaw's Field Association under the QGC scheme. Fortified with plenty of warm drinks and home made cakes Renshaw's Field...
Market-leading aluminium foil tray manufacturer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has been presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation at a recent ceremony held at their Telford-based head office. i2r took receipt of their Queen’s Award scroll and commemorative bowl from His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of...
Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce further details on the ceremonial, celebratory and community events that will take place over the Coronation Weekend between Saturday 6th and Monday 8th May 2023.The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place...
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen and the wishes of His Majesty King Charles, The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative will be extended to the end of March 2023 to now give people the joint opportunity to both plant trees in memoriam to...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner is delighted that nine Shropshire residents have been recognised in the New Year's Honours list. She said " I would like to congratulate all the recipients whose hard work and dedication does so much to help bind our communities...
Shirley Tart, a remarkable journalist who served Shropshire for 63 unbroken years, has died. Shirley, who died peacefully at home on Christmas Day, was one of those who helped set up the Shropshire Star.She reported on the county she loved so much and took leadership roles...
The last few months have been a time of settling into a new norm.We have a new King and we are awaiting details of what the new Monarchy will look like.In the meantime, Lieutenancy work continues.This Autumn has been busy.It has been wonderful to present...
