Plan Your Ultimate New Year's Eve, Plus Shrewsbury Music Events, News and More

Hello Shrewsbury! We hope you all had a fantastic week and are looking forward to the holidays.

There's still lots going on, with plenty of live music to enjoy, and we'll also be covering New Year's Eve events to help you celebrate 2025.

This week's Shrewsbury Scoop brings you:

🎄 Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve Events: Plan your end-of-year celebrations with a roundup of the best events around town.
🎶 Live Music: Discover a wide variety of live music performances throughout the week.
🗳️ Question of the Week (Poll): Share your festive traditions with us – we want to hear from you!
📸 Photo of the Week: An amazing snap capturing the beauty of our town.
📰 Local News: Catch up with the latest announcements and happenings around Shrewsbury.

Let's jump into this week’s events.

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.

FINAL CHRISTMAS EVENTS🎄

Santa Paws @ Refresh at Severn Hospice

📅 Date: Monday, 23rd December 2024
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
📍 Venue: Refresh at Severn Hospice, Clayton Way, Bicton, SY3 8HS
🔗 More details: here

Bring your four-legged friend to meet Santa at this special Santa Paws event! For just a £3 donation, your dog can enjoy a festive experience complete with doggy treats and plenty of photo opportunities.

No booking required - just bring your pup along for some holiday cheer. All donations support Severn Hospice.

Christmas Eve Tap and Can Social Run

📅 Date: Tuesday, 24th December 2024
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: Tap and Can, 13 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AB
🔗 More details: here

Kick off Christmas Eve with a social 5k run starting and finishing at Tap and Can. Open to all abilities, the run welcomes festive outfits and four-legged friends. Enjoy a complimentary drink afterward to round off the morning.

Christmas Eve at House of Grain with Trifecta

📅 Date: Tuesday, 24th December 2024
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – Midnight
📍 Venue: House of Grain, 59a Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: here

Spend Christmas Eve at House of Grain with live music from Trifecta and a great atmosphere. With free entry, it’s an ideal way to enjoy the evening in Shrewsbury.

LIVE MUSIC BEFORE NYE 🎸

The Midnight Jukes @ The Bull Inn and Oil

📅 Dates:
- Friday, 27th December 2024
- Saturday, 28th December 2024
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM (both evenings)
📍 Venues:
- The Bull Inn: 7 Butcher Row, Shrewsbury (27th)
- Oil: 31 Castle Street, Shrewsbury (28th)
🔗 More details: Friday event | Saturday event

Catch The Midnight Jukes for back-to-back nights of classic 50s and 60s rock 'n' roll. Get your dancing shoes ready and join the fun at two great Shrewsbury venues.

Butter Market Events

🎤 ABBA Sing-Along Party: Friday 27th December | 6:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of non-stop ABBA hits, confetti showers, and an incredible live performance by ABBA REVIVAL, the UK’s No.1 ABBA tribute band. Dress up, sing along, and revel in the ultimate ABBA party atmosphere for all ages.

Tickets here.

🎶 Erasure & The Pet Shop Boys Tribute Night: Saturday, 28th December | 5:00 pm

Relive the best of the 80s with Erasured and The Pet Shop Boys, Actually. Enjoy all the greatest hits from both tribute bands, a lively 80s party, and food throughout the evening. Plus, keep the fun going at the 80s after party!

Tickets here.

🎤 The Dolly Show: A Night of Country Legends: Sunday, 29th December | 4:00 pm

Experience Kelly O'Brien as Dolly Parton, direct from the West End! With special guests Peter White as Kenny Rogers and Ryan Evans, this show brings the magic of country music to life. From “9 to 5” to “Jolene,” don’t miss this spectacular tribute to Dolly.

Tickets here.

NEW YEARS EVE EVENTS 🎉

Nightlife Events

Ring in 2025 with Shrewsbury's bustling nightlife scene! Here's a roundup of some of the New Year's Eve celebrations across town:

• The Salopian (With Radio Rumours): Details here

• The Boathouse Inn: Details here

• The Armoury: Details here

• Peacock Inn: Details here

• The Harry Hotspur: Details here

• Venue 7: Tickets here

• Bongo’s Bingo NYE Party: Tickets here

We’ll add any others to the next newsletter on Sunday 29th December to help with any last-minute planning.

Glou Years Eve Supper Club

📅 Date: Tuesday, 31st December 2024
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Venue: Glou Glou, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets and details: Here

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Glou Glou’s exclusive supper club. Enjoy a carefully curated five-course menu featuring standout dishes like monkfish ceviche, confit duck, and meringue pie.

Pair your meal with champagne on arrival and an optional wine flight. With jazz tunes, bubbles, and a relaxed atmosphere, this is the perfect way to welcome 2025. Tickets start at £100.

LOCAL NEWS THIS WEEK 📰

Shrewsbury Sees Record Footfall as Christmas Approaches

Shrewsbury town centre experienced a major boost in footfall, with 56,670 visitors recorded across The High Street and Pride Hill last Saturday—the highest since 2019. The High Street alone saw 20,493 visitors, setting a record since monitoring began in 2015.

Business leaders credit the surge to several factors, including the opening of new shops, the buzz from national media recognition as the UK’s best high street, and festive events like the Made in Shropshire Fair.

Traders report their busiest days ever, highlighting a renewed commitment from locals to support independent businesses this holiday season.

Let’s Rock Shrewsbury 2025 Acts Announced

The lineup for Let’s Rock Shrewsbury 2025 has been announced, and it’s packed with retro legends! 🌟 

Get ready for a summer of iconic hits this July.

The 2025 festival will feature:

• Holly Johnson

• Matt Goss

• Tony Hadley

• The Real Thing

• Snap!

• Then Jerico

• Living in a Box

• Toyah

• Pat Sharp (DJ set)

• Thereza Bazar’s Dollar

• Nathan Moore

New Artisan Bakery Opens on Wyle Cop

Masovia Craft Bakery, an artisan Polish bakery, has opened its doors at the top of Wyle Cop. This is the seventh location for the family-run business, which offers a tempting array of fresh-baked breads, pastries, and cakes.

Stop by to explore their delicious selection and enjoy a taste of Poland in Shrewsbury.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📸

This week’s photo is of the iconic polar bears at the top of Morris and Co building in Shrewsbury, next to the Welsh Bridge.

Credit goes to Robert Gwilliam who shared this image taken by drone in local Facebook groups.

It’s fantastic to see them in such detail. Check it out below!

Submit your photo of Shrewsbury to @ShrewsburyScoop on Instagram or Facebook to be featured next time.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK 🗣️

We want to know how you’ve enjoyed celebrating the holidays here in Shrewsbury!

You can reply using the poll below.

SPORTS DIGEST 🏆

Shrewsbury Town Football Club

Shrewsbury Town Fight Back for Draw at Wigan

Shrewsbury Town displayed great resilience in their 2-2 draw at Wigan, fighting back from two goals down in the final stages.

Wigan's Thelo Aasgaard and Dale Taylor had given the home side a strong 2-0 lead, but the Shrews came alive in the last 20 minutes.

A Will Aimson own goal handed Shrewsbury a lifeline before George Lloyd equalized in the dying moments, benefiting from a rare mistake by Wigan keeper Sam Tickle.

Despite Wigan’s early dominance, Shrewsbury’s never-say-die attitude earned them a hard-fought point.

New Signing: Jamal Blackman Joins Shrewsbury Town

Shrewsbury Town have secured the signing of goalkeeper Jamal Blackman on a short-term deal.

The 31-year-old, who previously worked with manager Gareth Ainsworth at Wycombe Wanderers, joins after a stint with Burton Albion.

Blackman brings a wealth of experience, having played for clubs including Sheffield United, Middlesbrough and Leeds United. He has been added to the squad and made his debut in the recent League One match at Wigan.

Shrewsbury host Lincoln City, who are sixth in the league table, on boxing day.

Today’s game between Shrewsbury Town Women and Solihull Sporting FC was cancelled yesterday due to weather conditions.

Events, Clubs & More

A new shop, The 12th Man, has opened in the Parade Shopping Centre, offering a fantastic range of retro football shirts, including some classic Shrewsbury Town items.

Whether you’re a collector or just a fan of vintage kits, this is the perfect spot to grab a piece of football history.

If you would like Shrewsbury Scoop to feature your sports club or event, please reply to this email with the details and we can include it in future newsletters.

More Coming Soon

If you have something you'd like to share or be featured, whether it’s a pet story, eco-friendly tips, or a special business promotion, we’d love to hear from you.

Reply to this email or let us know on Facebook or Instagram what sections you'd like to see, or if you have content to share for these exciting new additions.

Thank You!

Thank you for reading Shrewsbury Scoop this week and supporting local business.

Keep an eye out for next Sunday’s newsletter which will include events for the first days of the new year, more New Year’s Eve plans, and new business spotlights for 2025.

Be sure to share the newsletter with anyone else who would enjoy it!

See you next week,

Will - Shrewsbury Scoop.

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