Two of His Majesty the King’s Lieutenancies were given an insight into Neurodiversity this week.The informative day-long Specific Learning Difficulties awareness training was delivered by award winning Dyslexia specialist, Elizabeth Wilkinson MBE at the Chapel Field Conference Suites, nr Whitchurch.The event, co-ordinated by Mrs. Anna...
Businesses across Shropshire are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the prestigious 2026 King’s Awards for Enterprise following a celebration event for this year's county winners. Teams from Fabweld Steel Products and Grainger & Worrall, announced as winners in May, were guests of honour at...
Last week Deputy Lieutenant Diana Flint attended a Fizzgigs of Ellesmere production about the Ellesmere Workhouse. The moving and poignant play, staged in St Mary’s church brought to light this little known bit of local social history. The institution was finally demolished in 1939. ...
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 of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner is delighted to share that 6 individuals from Shropshire have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list. She said, “I am delighted for our county that Shropshire citizens have been recognised for their contributions to such diverse sectors...
More than five hundred people attended a Buckingham Palace-style garden party to thank residents of Shropshire for the voluntary work they do supporting Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin communities.The event, which took place during National Volunteers Week, was hosted at Orleton Hall, in Wellington, and...
The Lieutenancy has had a fabulous and busy first half of 2025 packed full of community involvement and a lovely royal visit. It’s been difficult selecting which events to highlight in our newsletters because the Deputy Lieutenants around the county have embraced being involved and...
On 20th May, the Shropshire Army Cadet Force hosted this year’s Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Award Ceremony at the historic Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery. Surrounded by family, friends, and distinguished guests, the event stood as a shining tribute to dedication, leadership, and service among Shropshire’s young...
Tony Morris-Eyton DL was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire last week at a special meeting of Telford & Wrekin Council ahead of its Annual General Meeting, where councillors voted unanimously to recognise D (Shropshire Yeomanry) Squadron, who are based at the Army Reserve...
Last week, Shropshire residents came together to celebrate Victory in Europe Day, a day celebrating 80 years since the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945; it marked the official...
