Celebrate Snowy Shrewsbury: Festive Markets, Crafts & Family Fun!

We hope you’ve had a great week and are looking forward to all the festive fun coming up! 🎄

This week’s Shrewsbury Scoop newsletter includes:

• A look back at the magical Christmas Lights Switch-On event ✨

• Details on the Severn Hospice Christmas Jumper Run 🎽

• Creative workshops, open studios, and festive fairs to get you in the holiday spirit 🎨🎁

• An update on Shrewsbury Town FC’s brilliant weekend result and upcoming matches ⚽

Let’s dive into everything happening around Shrewsbury this week!

Disclaimer: Please note that events listed in this newsletter are subject to change. While we make every effort to provide accurate details, we cannot be held liable for any alterations to dates, times, locations, pricing, or content after the email is sent. We recommend checking directly with the event venue for the most up-to-date information. Additionally, we are not responsible for any external links included in this newsletter. Always verify event details with the official event organizer.

CHRISTMAS FAIRS 🎄

Made on the Borders: Homemade Christmas Festival

📅 Date: Saturday, November 30th, 2024
⏰ Time: From 9:00 AM
📍 Venue: British Ironwork Centre, SY11 4JH

Head to the British Ironwork Centre for a festive celebration of all things handmade at the Homemade Christmas Festival. Browse stalls from local artisans, crafters, and makers—featuring everything from knitted goods to handcrafted jewellery, artwork, and much more.

Entry is £5 per adult, which includes access to all the centre’s facilities.

Joy of Christmas Fair

📅 Date: Sunday, December 1st, 2024
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Shrewsbury School Quod

Join in the festive fun at the Joy of Christmas Fair, where you’ll find unique handmade gifts from local artisans, live music, delicious food, and a special visit from Father Christmas. All proceeds from this joyful event will benefit Shrewsbury Foodbank Plus.

Admission is £5, which includes a mince pie and mulled wine. Children can attend for free!

Condover Christmas Fair

📅 Date: Sunday, December 1st, 2024
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Venue: Condover Hall

Head to Condover Hall for a festive day out at the Condover Christmas Fair. Browse a fantastic array of stalls featuring unique gifts, enjoy tasty food from local vendors, and be entertained by live music from the talented Got2sing choir. A perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

COMMUNITY & OTHER 🤝

Meet Father Christmas at Shrewsbury Museum

📅 Date: Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Venue: Shrewsbury Museum
🎟️ Tickets: Book here

Visit Father Christmas in his magical museum workshop, where elves will guide you through historic halls to meet him and receive a gift. Enjoy festive crafts, explore the galleries, and shop for special gifts in the museum store.

Tickets are £15 per child (ages 1–17, free for under ones) and £5 per accompanying adult. All details are on the Shropshire Museums site. There are still slots available for both Saturday and Sunday!

Shrewsbury Christmas Jumper Run

📅 Date: Sunday, 1st December
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Venue: Quarry Park, Shrewsbury

Get into the festive spirit with the Severn Hospice Christmas Jumper Run, a fun and inclusive event for the whole family. Choose from 2.5K, 5K, or 10K routes, with optional chip timing.

Don your best Christmas jumper and help raise funds for the Severn Hospice — every step makes a difference!

Creative Therapy Workshop

📅 Date: Sunday, 1st December
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: 9-10 Milk Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1SZ
🎟️ Tickets: Book here

Escape the Christmas rush with a 90-minute creative workshop where you’ll design your own personal Christmas card—just for you! This session is all about expressing your feelings, with no need to send it, only to reflect and release.

Relax with some festive snacks, mulled wine punch, and holiday music, while you take time for yourself and explore your creativity in a calm, supportive environment.

Ruth Gibson Ceramics Open Studio

📅 Date: Friday, November 29th – Sunday, December 1st
⏰ Time: Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: 25 Oakley Street, Shrewsbury, SY3 7JX

Get into the festive spirit at Ruth Gibson Ceramics' open studio event. Explore her beautiful handmade porcelain bowls, jewellery, and artwork, perfect for unique gifts or home decor.

Enjoy a warm welcome with seasonal refreshments while you browse her latest creations in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.

Improv Jam Night at NERDY

📅 Date: Thursday, November 28th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:45 PM
📍 Venue: NERDY Cafe, 49 Mardol, Shrewsbury SY1 1PP
🎟️ Event Info: Here

Enjoy an evening of improvised comedy games at NERDY. Join in or suggest ideas for the performers in this fun, relaxed event. Beginners are welcome to give it a go!

Suggested donations of £3 will benefit Nerdy’s Charity of the Month.

LIVE MUSIC 🎸

Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (7:30 PM start)
📍 Venue: Alington Hall, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury, SY3 7AT
🎟️ Tickets: Here

Join the Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra for their first concert of the 2024-2025 season, conducted by John Moore.

The programme includes works by Coleridge-Taylor, Copeland, and Beach.

Shrewsbury International Piano Recital: Axel Trolese

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: St Alkmund's Church, 6 St Alkmund's Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UL

The first of two international piano recitals this season at St Alkmund's, featuring Italian pianist Axel Trolese. Sponsored by the Keyboard Charitable Trust and the Robert Turnbull Piano Foundation, this recital supports young international pianists at the start of their professional careers.

This event is free to attend, with donations welcomed to cover heating and travel costs for the artists. Any surplus funds will support further musical activities in the church.

HISTORY & CULTURE 🏛️

Sun & Fire - Life and death at the dawn of history

📅 Date: November 25th - 27th
⏰ Time: All day
📍 Venue: Shrewsbury Museum

Immerse yourself in the world of Shropshire’s early inhabitants, spanning 2500 BCE to the Roman invasion in 43 CE.

Delve into the mysteries of stone circles and gold treasures that celebrated the sun, while interactive displays reveal how these ancient people experienced their surroundings. Discover the sights, sounds, and sensations that shaped life thousands of years ago in this thought-provoking journey into the past.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📸

This week’s photo captures the festive magic of Shrewsbury's Christmas Lights switch-on, held on Wednesday, November 20th. The event kicked off at 4:30 pm with family-friendly entertainment in The Square, leading up to the highly anticipated countdown at 6:30 pm.

With Santa’s sleigh on Pride Hill, Shrewdolph the giant reindeer, and live music performances, the event truly kicked off the season of celebration in Shrewsbury.

Submit your photo of Shrewsbury to @ShrewsburyScoop on Instagram or Facebook to be featured!

SPORTS DIGEST 🏆

Shrewsbury Town Football Club

Over the weekend, Shrewsbury Town marked Gareth Ainsworth's first match in charge with a thrilling 3-2 home victory over Birmingham City.

This has lifted Shrewsbury Town off the bottom of the table. They now sit 23rd in League One with 11 points.

Ainsworth will be looking to continue his victorious run and get Shrewsbury out of the relegation zone.

The game yesterday saw Shrewsbury take control early on with goals from Aaron Pierre and John Marquis, followed by a third from Tom Bloxham.

Despite Birmingham pulling one back and a penalty from Jay Stansfield, the hosts held strong to secure the three points.

Birmingham were second in the league going into the game, showing how much of an impressive result this was.

Shrewsbury host Blackpool at Croud Meadow this Wednesday, with kick-off at 7:45pm. They then travel down to Cambridge United on Saturday.

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