Market Bosses Hope Cartoon Festival Draws a Crowd
Bosses at Shrewsbury Market Hall say they are delighted to be welcoming elements of this year’s Cartoon Festival to the venue for the very first time. Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival takes place throughout April and May culminating with ‘Cartoonists Live’ – a weekend of free cartoon drawing events and activities, workshops and caricaturing, on April…
Artist Hopes to Paint Bright Future at Market Hall
An artist who has created an unusual method of painting is now showcasing his collection of works at Shrewsbury Market Hall. Anthony Butterfield, 45, from Powys, launched his art stall, Butterfields, in February and the business is already going from strength to strength. The stall features a range of Anthony’s artwork including original, and prints…
Holistic Therapies now on Offer at Shrewsbury Market Hall
Shrewsbury shoppers can now experience a range of holistic therapies, including the spiritual practice of Reiki, at Shrewsbury Market Hall. Phoenix Crystals & Gifts, run by Jane Light and Phill Taylor, which specialises in alternative healing, has now officially launched at the indoor shopping venue. A range of treatments including Reiki, hand reflexology and crystal…
Chance to Experience Historical Event from Shrewsbury Castle
Fifteen lucky couples will have the chance to attend a special event at Shrewsbury Castle as part of celebrations to mark the passing of the Olympic torch through the town. A competition is being held by the Mayor elect of Shrewsbury, Councillor Keith Roberts, to join him for lunch within the castle grounds on May…
It’s a Wrap for Portas Bid
Shrewsbury is bidding for a slice of a £1 million pot which aims to breathe new life into Britain’s high streets. Work on the bid, which includes a video submission, to win the support of retail guru Mary Portas, wrapped up yesterday. [THURS] If successful it could see the town receive a cash injection as…
Last Chance to Enter Olympics Competition
Young people across the central area of Shropshire have just a few days remaining to enter a special poster competition to help celebrate the passing of the Olympic Torch through Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury Town Council is inviting school children of all ages to design a poster based on the theme ‘what you love about Shrewsbury.’ The…
Quarry Bosses Delighted with Jessie J Sales
Quarry bosses say they are ‘delighted’ with ticket sales for pop superstar Jessie J’s summer concert. More than 8,000 tickets have been sold since they went on sale on Monday morning. The chart-topping singer – a judge on BBC1 talent show The Voice – is expected to play to a sell-out crowd of 10,000 at…
Residents Encouraged to Attend Meeting
Members of the public are being encouraged to turn out to a special meeting to hear plans for a multi-million pound overhaul of Shrewsbury’s Riverside shopping centre. Representatives from Shearer Property Group will make a presentation to Shrewsbury Town Council planning committee on March 20. The proposed plans, if approved, would see the existing Riverside…
Love Shines a Light at Market Hall
Love will shine a light at Shrewsbury Market Hall today [TUES] as part of a special Valentine’s Day celebration. Digital media artist, Andy McKeown, will be projecting a series of love-themed animations onto the Market Hall clocktower from 6pm until 11pm this evening. The visual attraction has been organised to coincide with Valentine’s Day and…
Card Design Earns School Blooming Great Prize
Budding young gardeners at a Shrewsbury school were presented with a special prize after coming first in a horticultural-themed competition. Pupils at the Wilfred Owen School, based at Monkmoor, designed a Christmas card that was deemed pick of the crop by Shrewsbury in Bloom which ran the competition as part of its Get Schools Blooming…
Iconic Clock Shines Bright Once Again
The iconic clock above Shrewsbury Market Hall is shining bright once again after being given some tender loving care as part of overall maintenance works to the building. The final stages of the refurbishment process were able to be completed following the removal of scaffolding surrounding the clock tower. The structure had been put in…
Shrewsbury Butcher is Cut Above the Competition
A Shrewsbury butcher based within the town’s Market Hall has been awarded the top rating by food hygiene inspectors. WD Butchers received five-stars, the highest level possible, following a food hygiene inspection by Shropshire Council. The food hygiene rating scheme is a national initiative designed to help customers make informed choices about where they buy…