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LOOPFEST 2026 announces Panic Shack, The Skints and Hackney Colliery Band!Shrewsbury’s own LOOPFEST – one of the UK’s fa...
13/12/2025

LOOPFEST 2026 announces Panic Shack, The Skints and Hackney Colliery Band!

Shrewsbury’s own LOOPFEST – one of the UK’s fastest-growing multi-venue music festivals – is back bigger than ever!

For its 2026 edition (Friday 1 – Sunday 3 May), the festival has recently revealed a huge wave of new artists including high-energy punk disruptors Panic Shack, genre-bending reggae-punk favourites The Skints, and the infectious Hackney Colliery Band – plus 200 more acts!

They’ll join an already incredible line-up featuring Ash, Reef, DJ Yoda, Elvana, Gentleman’s Dub Club, The Allergies (DJ Set), The Bluetones Acoustic, HENGE, Ian Prowse & Amsterdam, Little Comets, Melin Melyn, The Nightingales, Tom McGuire & The Brassholes and many more.

With 250 acts across 40 venues, including The Quarry, Shrewsbury Castle, St Mary’s Church, Theatre Severn, Darwins Community Centre, English Bridge Workshop, The Square, Shrewsbury Library, plus pubs, cafés and unique pop-up spaces, LOOPFEST transforms Shrewsbury Town Centre into a walkable celebration of live music and culture.

To find out about the headline acts already announced, read our blog here: https://bit.ly/3KoywEI

To book your tickets to Loopfest 2026 visit: https://ticketloop.co.uk/loopfest/

A special carol concert this Monday, 15th in St Alkmund's Church Shrewsbury - "Gaudete!" features brass band, string pla...
13/12/2025

A special carol concert this Monday, 15th in St Alkmund's Church Shrewsbury - "Gaudete!" features brass band, string players, surprise artist and guest soprano Felicity Murphy.

The night includes three world premieres and carols for you to join in with. The musicians are giving their services without charge so that every penny from donations will go to charities - the church itself, the MCF and Lingen Davies Cancer Support charity.

7 pm start - colourful festive wear encouraged!

From Arrears to AriasUnder the careful management of Steve Swinden, Shrewsbury Abbey has been transformed into one of ou...
12/12/2025

From Arrears to Arias

Under the careful management of Steve Swinden, Shrewsbury Abbey has been transformed into one of our town’s major event venues. A growing programme of live music, concerts and cultural events now sits comfortably alongside its spiritual life, helping the historic building stay open, welcoming and financially secure.
My Shrewsbury talked to Steve about the challenges and opportunities this has brought.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/48BML0E

Shrewsbury kids bike business, Shyre Bikes, has extended its Christmas postal cut-off dates - saving the day for those o...
12/12/2025

Shrewsbury kids bike business, Shyre Bikes, has extended its Christmas postal cut-off dates - saving the day for those of us behind on our Christmas shopping!

Kev and Michelle Williams are the duo behind the brand. They're encouraging parents to gift adventures, not more screentime, this Christmas 🎅

Order by 21st December for 26" bikes or by 18th December for all other bikes and their stocking filler accessories. Click & collect in Shrewsbury is available until 23rd December. (Their Myndie balance bikes are pre-order only at the moment).

Introducing 'Cow Cuddling' - a new experience on offer in Shropshire from WonderDays this Christmas!The 'Meet the Mini M...
12/12/2025

Introducing 'Cow Cuddling' - a new experience on offer in Shropshire from WonderDays this Christmas!

The 'Meet the Mini Moos' experience is a chance to hand-feed, pet, groom and cuddle some adorable Dexter cows on a working farm near Broseley. A perfect gift for the animal love in your life!

Find out more: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/shropshire-experience-days-from-cow-cuddling-to-sheep-trekking/

The same team that spent nearly 30 years running the UK’s biggest hot air balloon ride company now offers a huge range of experience gifts, also including quad biking, hot air ballooning and sheep trekking.

From Bodyguarding to Bestselling ThrillersLocal author Kevin Horak, known for Mildred The Crazy Cat Lady, has just relea...
11/12/2025

From Bodyguarding to Bestselling Thrillers

Local author Kevin Horak, known for Mildred The Crazy Cat Lady, has just released his latest book, Death of the Beauty Pharm—a gripping crime thriller set in the high-stakes world of international pharmaceuticals.

We caught up with Kevin to learn how his past as a VIP bodyguard and music industry entrepreneur inspired this dark, fast-paced tale of power, obsession, and ambition.

Curious about what drives Kevin’s storytelling and the twists behind Death of the Beauty Pharm and where to pick up his latest book? Read the full interview here https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/from-bodyguard-to-bestseller-kevin-horaks-new-thriller/

We are delighted to announce that Susan Adams is the winner of our Rapunzel competition!Susan's name was randomly picked...
11/12/2025

We are delighted to announce that Susan Adams is the winner of our Rapunzel competition!

Susan's name was randomly picked from all the correct entries to our question - What was the name of Disney’s adaptation of Rapunzel? (the correct answer of course is "Tangled").

Susan will enjoy a family ticket to see Immersion Theatre Company's production of Rapunzel: A Tangled Musical Adventure when it comes to Theatre Severn on 28 & 29 March 2026.

Check out our full preview of the show, including information on how you can book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4pxu9GF

Shrewsbury Town Zip Wire Experience - Zoom Across Croud Meadow! Gift a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Shrewsbury Town ...
11/12/2025

Shrewsbury Town Zip Wire Experience - Zoom Across Croud Meadow!

Gift a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Shrewsbury Town this Christmas - with the zip challenge itself to be held as part of the club’s 140th birthday celebrations on March 7th & 8th 2026.

This soaring ride will stretch across the width of the pitch, offering a rare perspective of the pitch and the stadium from above.

This thrilling challenge makes a perfect Christmas gift or an exciting New Year adventure for the daredevil in you — or for anyone looking to push themselves to the limit in the name of charity.

Applicants must be aged 12 or over. Booking is via: https://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/2025/november/19/sign-up-for-our-zipline-experience-/

For more information visit: https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/blog/shrewsbury-town-stadium-zipline-a-new-sky-high-adventure/



For more details- Contact Ruth [email protected]

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and a week tonight (Weds 17 Dec) the Square, shuts and passages of Shrewsbu...
10/12/2025

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and a week tonight (Weds 17 Dec) the Square, shuts and passages of Shrewsbury will ring with Christmas Carols.

Organised by Shrewsbury Town Council, Carols in the Square is a cherished festive tradition for our town.

Starting at 5:30pm, with a live broadcast on BBC Shropshire Radio from 6pm to 7pm, the evening includes the Shrewsbury Brass Band and the Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir. Song sheets will be available on the night and can also be downloaded by visiting: https://bit.ly/4iOJyja

And thanks to Shrewsbury’s own Microvideo, the concert will be live streamed via: www.carolsinthesquare.com

For those looking to complete their Christmas shopping, the Darwin Shopping Centre will be open until 7pm, while Shrewsbury Market Hall will host a special late-night shopping event until 8pm, offering handcrafted gifts and the chance to toast the festive season in its popular eateries, cafes and bars. To find out more about what's available in the The Market Hall Shrewsbury take a look at our 'My Shrewsbury round up' of entries here: https://bit.ly/48CSXWh

Photo courtesy of Shrewsbury Town Council

In the Loopers - your latest newsletter is waiting in your inbox! 💌It's packed with all the Christmas events you won't w...
10/12/2025

In the Loopers - your latest newsletter is waiting in your inbox! 💌

It's packed with all the Christmas events you won't want to miss, along with our best articles and some fab discounts.

If you'd like to be an 'In the Loop' subscriber and support what we do at My Shrewsbury, head to www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/subscribe
It might just put you on Santa's nice list! 🎅

📸 Violinist Matt Glossop will be at St Chad's Church for Christmas Greetings Live on December 19th

Christmas Magic Returns to The Square!The festive spirit is sweeping into town — the Christnas Shrewsbury Farmers Market...
10/12/2025

Christmas Magic Returns to The Square!

The festive spirit is sweeping into town — the Christnas Shrewsbury Farmers Market is back on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 December 2025 in The Square.

My Shrewsbury talks to the organisers — husband-and-wife team Stuart and Jenny Jones — who have transformed the market over the past 18 years into one of Shrewsbury’s most loved festive traditions. Their passion for local producers, great food and community spirit shines through every stall.

Read the full story, including what's new this year, here: https://bit.ly/4oKCAgw

Last Chance to win family tickets to Rapunzel!Immersion Theatre Company is bringing their magical, high-energy productio...
10/12/2025

Last Chance to win family tickets to Rapunzel!

Immersion Theatre Company is bringing their magical, high-energy production of Rapunzel: A Tangled Musical Adventure to Severn on 28 & 29 March 2026 — and you have until midnight tonight to win one family ticket!

To enter, like this post and just answer the following question:
What was the name of Disney’s adaptation of Rapunzel?
a) Frozen
b) Tangled
c) Maleficent

Send your answer:
Email [email protected]
Message My Shrewsbury on Facebook
Or DM us on Instagram

Check out our full preview of the show, including T&Cs for the giveaway, here:
https://www.myshrewsbury.co.uk/.../rapunzel-tangled.../

Hurry — the competition closes at midnight tonight, Wednesday 10 December 2025.

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