A new hedge of 2,000 native trees has been planted in the Gatacre playing fields, organised by Corrie Davies, Project Development Officer of Oswestry Town Council. The Mayor, Jay Moore and other members of Oswestry Council helped plant as did Deputy Lieutenant Veronica Lillis, and...
Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust is delighted that HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO will attend the much-loved Advent in London service sung by the Hereford Cathedral Choir on Tuesday 29 November 2022.at the Guards' Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, SW1. The internationally renowned Choir has...
HM Lord-Lieutenant was represented by Deputy Lieutenant Claire Crackett at the Midlands launch of the Poppy Appeal on Thursday 27th October. Representatives from throughout the region gathered at RAF Cosford for the launch of the appeal, which also featured a special poppy created using a...
Deputy Lieutenant Fiona Rogers-Coltman represented the Lord-Lieutenant at the Mayor's Sunday in Bishops Castle – The day started with a procession from the Town Hall at the top of the town down to St John the Baptist Parish Church led by the Bishops Castle's Bedlams and...
His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner, took the salute as HMS Talent returned the Freedom Rights to Shrewsbury.The parade, which commenced at the Castle and marched through the town saw the end of a long-standing affiliation between Shrewsbury and HMS Talent which commenced...
Each year, outstanding examples of volunteering are celebrated through the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). Created in 2002 for the Queen's Golden Jubilee, QAVS awards have been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups for many years. Equivalent to an MBE, QAVS is the highest awards...
The Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner, was the Guest of Honour at a meeting of Wrekin u3a, to help it celebrate its 30th anniversary.She congratulated the group and and spoke briefly about her experiences in her role including her attendance at Queen Elizabeth the...
His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant of Shropshire, Major General (Retired) John Crackett and the Honorary Colonel of 9 Regiment Army Air Corps and Colonel Tim Peake were welcomed by Station Commander Group Captain Phil Wadlow to the Officers's Mess at RAF Shawbury for a Gala evening....
Local nature group, Friends of Dothill, was delighted this week to receive a special tree from The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) ‘Tree of Trees’ which stood tall as a message of hope, regeneration and optimism to the nation and the world as part of the...
Last month a new art piece titled The Sky Begins At My Feet was installed on the Wrekin with an official unveiling with representatives from Telford & Wrekin Council and the artists in attendance. The commemorative public art piece, The Sky Begins at My Feet, was...
