Last week Princess Anne visited Telford to open a new town centre teaching facility in the heart of the town.The Princess Royal toured the Quad, a new digital skills and enterprise hub, which forms part of the ambitious Station Quarter project, and spoke to an...
At an event held last Saturday at RAF Shawbury the Trust welcomed over 100 people from a variety of areas – local and national businesses, local and civic dignitaries, the military, and Shropshire Army Cadet Force. All with one aim – to support Shropshire Army...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner, was delighted to be asked to open the new Garden of Memories in the grounds of Shrewsbury Hospice – a space dedicated to moments of reflection and memories.At the heart of the garden stands a unique sculpture created by...
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Air Vice-Marshal James CB CBE and Deputy Lieutenant, represented the Lord Lieutenant at the civic parade and ceremony in Shrewsbury, Sunday 15 September, to commemorate the Battle of Britain.Seen here supported by Cadet Warrant Officer Gemma Block, who acted as wreath bearer, from 1119 Shrewsbury...
The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Blessing of the Standard for the newly re-formed Royal British Legion Madeley branch at St Michael’s Church, Madeley. The branch, having lapsed, has now been re-formed as the results of the efforts of a volunteer committee chaired by Graham Cooper and with...
HM Lord-Lieutenant was represented by Claire Crackett MBE DL at the celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Bayston Hill Memorial Hall. She met representatives of some of the many groups who use the hall (see list below) and also viewed the exhibition detailing...
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities and this year’s round of nominations will open on 1st September 2024. The award was created in 2002 to...
Deputy Lieutenant, Selina Graham, was delighted to attend the new showroom opening at Manuscript in Highley on Friday 16th August - not a coincidence that it was also world calligraphy day! It also marked the official launch of their new fine writing brand, Tom Hessin...
Deputy Lieutenant Vern Stokes accompanied by his partner Sue Amer, attended the opening of the Roger Jones Way at the Long Mynd Adventure Camp on Friday 09 Aug 2024.The Long Mynd Adventure Camp is a registered charity delivering residential outdoor opportunities (accommodation, food and transport)...
