The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner was invited by the Shropshire Yeomanry Comrades Association to a Remembrance Service of the 80th Anniversary of the last day of the Battles for Monte Cassino, followed by a reception at Shrewsbury Castle.The Service was attended by Honoured Guests,...
This award celebrates the outstanding work of volunteer groups across the UK. Groups do not have to be a registered charity and any volunteer-led organisation with three or more volunteers can be nominated.The Lord-Lieutenant has been delighted to see so many voluntary groups in the...
Five of the county's shining lights have officially received the medals honouring their service to the community of Shropshire.All five people were recipients of the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King's New Year's Honours list.Last week, they were officially presented with their medals by...
Over the course of each year, over 30,000 guests are invited to spend a relaxed summer afternoon in the beautiful gardens of Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Garden Parties are an important way for members of the Royal Family to speak to a broad...
The Lord-Lieutenant was thrilled to learn that south Shropshire based WilloGame Ltd have been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. The company, founded by Will Oakley, export high quality wild game to countries across the globe, as well as supplying quality hotels...
The Princess Royal had a busy day when she visited the county last week. Her first stop was a visit to the Cavalier Centre just outside Much Wenlock where the Lord-Lieutenant welcomed Her Royal Highness, who is patron of the Riding for the Disabled Association. ...
Last weekend the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner was delighted to be invited to the opening day of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) Spring Convention at Harper Adams University and to plant a commemorative tree as part of their 150 year celebrations.Thousands of members...
Last week the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, accompanied by Deputy Lieutenant Martin Stevens and Lord-Lieutenant Cadet WO Sofie Holland, joined the Chairman of the Council Cllr Vince Hunt to welcome more that 20 new citizens to Shropshire at a Citizenship Ceremony. In January 2004 the Government introduced...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner JP is delighted to announce the appointment of Garrison Sergeant Major Andrew John Stokes as a Deputy Lieutenant of Shropshire.Deputy Lieutenants are chosen from across Shropshire to support the work of the Lord-Lieutenant. With a history of serving the...
On Thursday 16th May the British Beekeepers’ Association will celebrate their 150th anniversary. To mark this special occasion the Shropshire Beekeepers' Association (SBKA) have selected a walnut tree to plant in their traditional heritage orchard at the Conduit Head Apiary situated in Nobold Lane on...
