On a stunningly, sunny Sunday in February, a modern-day pilgrimage took place to mark Shropshire Day 2026.Each February, the ceremonial county of Shropshire celebrates Shropshire Day on 23rd February, which is the feast day of Saint Milburga, the county’s patron saint.This year a special event...
Each February, the ceremonial county of Shropshire celebrates Shropshire Day on 23rd February, which is the feast day of Saint Milburga, the county’s patron saint. This year a special event is being planned to mark the occasion – a three location Church of England service spanning...
The Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Anna Turner, was honoured to attend this very special mass on Sunday 18th January 2026 at Shrewsbury Cathedral to commemorate 170th anniversary of the Cathedral in Shrewsbury. The service was a wonderful and beautifully sung Latin mass. It was fascinating to hear the history...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner is delighted to share that 15 individuals from Shropshire have been recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours list. Mrs Turner said, “it is a proud moment for our county that 15 Shropshire citizens have been recognised for their...
“We are nearing the end of another year that has made The Shropshire Lieutenancy happy to celebrate, on many occasions, with the many kind, successful, generous people that we have working and living here doing incredible things that make life better for others.Indeed, in this...
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner, was delighted to host the Lieutenancy’s annual Together at Christmas service - A Carol Service inspired by The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales on 9th December 2025.In 2022 Shropshire was invited to hold...
I can hardly believe that, once again, I am reflecting on the year and looking forward to Christmas and all the festivities that this time of year brings. This latter part of the year always brings moments of reflection. We look back at the year, and...
Recently, Vice Lord - Lieutenant Jenny Wynn OBE DL visited the Kushdil, (“Happy Hearts”) Ladies group who meet at the Gurdwara in Hadley, Telford.Women of all ages and from any ethnic background are welcome to share friendship and activities. They knit, sew, crochet together, creating...
Last week the The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire was delighted to attend the Shropshire Armed Forces Covenant Outreach Christmas Coffee Morning at Refresh, the cafe situated at Severn Hospice.It was a wonderful event bringing together veterans, their families, and supporters. The event included signing of the Armed...
The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner, is delighted to be able to share that once again eight voluntary organisations from the County have been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). This award celebrates and promotes the tireless work of those who help others...
