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Shropshire Festivals  Oktoberfest 2025 kicked off last night (Friday 3 Oct) and the My Shrewsbury photographer was there...
04/10/2025

Shropshire Festivals Oktoberfest 2025 kicked off last night (Friday 3 Oct) and the My Shrewsbury photographer was there to capture all the fun and excitement - did he snap you? Let us know in the comments below.

Gates open today (Sat 4 Oct) at 12pm and as it's all undercover - come rain or shine, the party continues!

Tickets available on the gate.

Big news for Shrewsbury!The much-loved The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast, hosted by Alex Whiteley, has been nominated for a...
03/10/2025

Big news for Shrewsbury!

The much-loved The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast, hosted by Alex Whiteley, has been nominated for a Lifestyle Award at the Independent Podcast Awards 2025 in London.

From cafés and local legends to hidden gems and community stories, the Biscuit has become a true celebration of our town. Now it’s getting recognition on the national stage!

Read the full story on My Shrewsbury: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/shrewsbury-biscuit-podcast-up-for-independent-award/

Shrewsbury School's Headmaster Leo Winkley has just been named Best Head of a Public School at the Tatler Schools Awards...
03/10/2025

Shrewsbury School's Headmaster Leo Winkley has just been named Best Head of a Public School at the Tatler Schools Awards!

Taking about this award Leo said:

“This national recognition is a reflection of the special nature of our school community. I hope it also reflects positively on the town of Shrewsbury with which we share not just a name but a deep connection."

Read more about this prestigious accolade on the My Shrewsbury website: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/survival-of-the-kindest-shrewsbury-heads-success/

World-famous baritone Roderick Williams - Baritone  (who sang at the King's Coronation - and composed a piece for the ce...
03/10/2025

World-famous baritone Roderick Williams - Baritone (who sang at the King's Coronation - and composed a piece for the ceremony) is coming to Shrewsbury next Friday.

He'll be performing with the in another fabulous concert from Shropshire Music Trust

📌 Friday (October 10th) at St Alkmund's Church in Shrewsbury, 7.30pm.
https://www.shropshiremusictrust.co.uk/what-s-on/2025-26-season/2025-10-10-carducci-string-quartet-with-roderick-williams

The programme includes:
Franz Schubert String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat major, Op. 125, No.1, D.87 'Household'
Franz Schubert song cycle Die Schöne Müllerin arr. Williams

Roderick Williams is one of the UK’s most sought-after baritones and is constantly in demand on the concert platform and in recital, encompassing repertoire from the baroque to world premieres.

The award-winning Carducci Quartet is internationally acclaimed as one of the most accomplished and versatile ensembles of today.

📷 Theo Williams

Got a spooky Halloween event or a magical Christmas celebration coming up? Get it seen by thousands of locals on our “Wh...
02/10/2025

Got a spooky Halloween event or a magical Christmas celebration coming up?

Get it seen by thousands of locals on our “What’s On” guide at My Shrewsbury!

For just £35 (+VAT), you can upload your own event and feature it on one of our most-visited website pages. Or talk to us about getting a mention in our half term Halloween round up.

With 1,000+ daily users our website is the place to go for things to do in and around town.

Perfect for autumn fun, festive markets, live music, theatre, parties and more.

Don’t miss out on the busiest time of year — get your event listed today!
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"A Thing That Walks Again" is a new exhibition at  Hill Studios by Oswestry artist Rob Lawton from 9 October.Primarily w...
02/10/2025

"A Thing That Walks Again" is a new exhibition at Hill Studios by Oswestry artist Rob Lawton from 9 October.

Primarily working in oils, Rob's work uses the languages of painting to explore ideas of personal memory and wider histories, that resonate with the present.

A private view is being held on Thursday 9 October 2025 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

To book tickets visit Swan Hill Studio's website: https://www.swanhillstudios.com/event-details/a-thing-that-walks-again-rob-lawton-private-view

A first for SY.Gigs!Shrewsbury Library's Darwin Room was the venue for .gigs latest event - and a double bill to boot!El...
02/10/2025

A first for SY.Gigs!

Shrewsbury Library's Darwin Room was the venue for .gigs latest event - and a double bill to boot!

Elizabeth Still filled the space with folk-inspired harmonium and ambient birdsong, while Gwenifer Raymond mesmerised with virtuosic, bayou-tinged guitar that had the room spellbound.

Read the full review on the My Shrewsbury website: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/sygigs-returns-folk-guitar-magic-in-darwin-room/

Next up for SY.Gigs: 24 October at St Alkmund’s, with Hinako Omori and Kit Grill.

Are you an Oxbridge graduate living in Shropshire? OCUS Shropshire is a society for alumni of Oxford and Cambridge unive...
01/10/2025

Are you an Oxbridge graduate living in Shropshire?
OCUS Shropshire is a society for alumni of Oxford and Cambridge universities who live in or are associated with Shropshire.

They meet occasionally for social events, talks, tours and the like – and enjoy an annual AGM and dinner. The 2025 AGM is at the Albright Hussey Hotel near Shrewsbury (postcode SY4 3AF) on Friday, November 21st at 6pm for 7pm dinner.
New members and their partners are always welcome.

Enquiries regarding membership and booking forms for the upcoming event are available from the society’s page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568918652260or from OCUS, 6, Hexham Way, Shrewsbury SY2 6QX.

If you are new to the area, and are Oxbridge graduates, please get in contact!

📷 With thanks to Jean-Luc Benazet and Sidharth Bhatia for these images from Unsplash.

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01/10/2025

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Photos from: Theatre Severn and Shropshire Oktoberfest

A ghost story for the season…Last night we braved the shadows at Theatre Severn for The Woman in Black – and it was ever...
01/10/2025

A ghost story for the season…

Last night we braved the shadows at Theatre Severn for The Woman in Black – and it was every bit as chilling as its reputation promises.

With just two actors, a handful of props and a whole lot of atmosphere, this legendary play fires your imagination... and that’s the most terrifying trick of all.

Running until Saturday 4 October, it’s a must for fans of Gothic tales, spine-tingling theatre and a good old-fashioned fright.

Read our full review here: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/the-woman-in-black-haunts-audiences-at-theatre-severn/

Photos by Mark Douet

Then and now! (1865-2025) Staff at Shrewsbury School have had fun recreating a picture from the archives of some of the ...
01/10/2025

Then and now! (1865-2025) Staff at Shrewsbury School have had fun recreating a picture from the archives of some of the school's former housemasters. In the picture (then) are some famous names from the school's 473 year history!

· Revd J. Rigg was the first housemaster of Rigg's Hall (opened 1861), serving until 1872. The house was named Rigg’s Hall in his honour, and later when Revd G. T. Hall became housemaster, they chose not to call it “Hall’s Hall” but retained “Rigg’s Hall”.

· Benjamin Hall Kennedy (often “B. H. Kennedy”) was Headmaster of Shrewsbury until 1865. He was a very prominent classical scholar and made various contributions to the School — introducing foreign languages and mathematics into the curriculum, improving evening study and increasing religious instruction. Kennedy Road was named after him in 1936.

· In 'A Guide … through the Town of Shrewsbury by Leighton (~1865)', Greenwood is listed as “Third Master” at Shrewsbury School; Bentley is given as teacher of Modern Languages and Henshaw as teaching Latin Accidence and Writing.
The Bentley Elocution Prize, an annual poetry recitation competition at the school, was founded in 1867 in honour of Thomas Bentley who was known for his love of reading and his voice.

· GW Fisher was instrumental in documenting the history of Shrewsbury School. He co-authored the 'Annals of Shrewsbury School' along with John Spencer Hill and also diligently copied and annotated existing school records to preserve them for posterity!

📷 Current housemaster and housemistresses at Shrewsbury School recreating the same poses as their predecessors in the black and white photograph taken 160 years ago. Though much has changed the role of housemaster and housemistress remains an integral part of school life.

📷 Dr Kennedy with his Staff, 1865. TA Bentley, J Chapman, TN Henshaw (Writing Master), G Preston, J Rigg (second master), T Wolseley-Lewis, BH Kennedy, GW Fisher and H Greenwood.

From Shrewsbury to the Big Apple! Our very own Cherie Jerrard is taking her bold, playful, circus-inspired art to New Yo...
30/09/2025

From Shrewsbury to the Big Apple!

Our very own Cherie Jerrard is taking her bold, playful, circus-inspired art to New York this November with Saatchi Art at The Other Art Fair!

Not only is Cherie a very talented artist she is also the force behind Shrewsbury’s creative market events - DRAWN. A proud moment for Shrewsbury and a huge leap for her incredible creativity!

Read more about Cherie’s journey: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/shrewsbury-artist-cherie-jerrard-showcases-in-new-york/

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