Your Shrewsbury Week: Market Winners, Top Events & Creative Photos

Hello Shrewsbury. We hope you’re ready for another action-packed week.

Here’s your latest scoop on everything happening in and around the town.

This week’s edition includes:

🎉 Shrewsbury Market: Our local market has won Britain’s Favourite Market Award — share your thoughts on what makes the market so great.
🎨 Creative Workshops & Events: From flower arranging to portrait painting, there’s plenty to unleash your inner artist.
💪 Business Spotlight: This week, we’re highlighting a local fitness studio offering personal training sessions focused on functional fitness and youth classes to help improve athletic performance.
📸 Photo of the Week: Check out this stunning "In the Round" photography technique from around the Quarry and the Square—an innovative take on capturing the beauty of Shrewsbury.

Let’s dive in.

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.

FOOD & DRINK 🍽️

Shrewsbury Restaurant Tour

📅 Date: Sunday, 9th February 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Various Shrewsbury Locations (Yak & Yeti, Number Four, Osteria, Henry Tudor Inn, The Elephant Underground, The Exchange)
🎟 Tickets: Here

Embark on a culinary journey through Shrewsbury, visiting six handpicked restaurants on Sunday afternoon. From Yak & Yeti to The Exchange, explore a diverse range of dishes and drinks as you enjoy this unique tour.

Late Night at The Market Hall

📅 Date: Saturday, 1st March 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Venue: Market Hall, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

The Market Hall are back hosting their first Late Night event of the year. Explore a range of delicious food and drinks from around the world, including classy cocktails, fine wines, and live music.

Discover a variety of vintage and lifestyle boutique stalls that will be open late, offering a perfect opportunity for a bit of retail therapy. Bars are open until 10 PM, eateries until 9 PM, and retail stalls until 7/8 PM.

Secret Supper

📅 Date: Wednesday, 26th March 2025
⏰ Time: 6:15 PM – Late
📍 Venue: Starting at Tanners Wines, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: Here

Self Help Africa’s Secret Suppers offer a thrilling dining adventure through Shrewsbury’s finest culinary spots. Sponsored by Morris and Company, this safari-style event begins with a welcome drink at Tanners Wines before whisking you away to three ‘secret’ restaurants for a mystery meal.

From plant-based to globally inspired dishes, you’ll experience new venues and hidden gems, all while enjoying a fun social night with friends, colleagues, or even on a date.

COMMUNITY & OTHER 🤝

Free Valuation Event by Halls

📅 Date: Saturday, 8th February 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: Halls, Bowmen Way, Shrewsbury, SY4 3DR
🔗 More details: Here

Join Halls Fine Art for their first free Saturday Valuation Event of 2025. Bring along your jewellery, silver, watches, ceramics, paintings, glassware, medals, or coins for a free, no-obligation valuation by their specialists.

No appointment necessary—just drop by between 10 AM and 3 PM for your valuation.

Made in Shropshire Market

📅 Date: Saturday, 8th February 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Square, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

The Shrewsbury Fair in the Square returns on the second Saturday of each month from February to December.

This free-to-visit event features up to 45 local art, craft, and food producers showcasing their unique handmade goods.

Free Monthly Walk: Shrewsbury Town

📅 Date: Saturday, 8th February 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Venue: The Quarry, Shrewsbury, SY1 1JA
🔗 Booking: Here

Join this free, easy-paced walk through the charming streets and scenic river paths of Shrewsbury.

Starting at The Quarry Park, the route will take you along the River Severn, past Shrewsbury Castle, through quaint streets, and finishing at the peaceful Dingle garden.

This walk is perfect for beginners and anyone looking for a sociable way to explore the area. Afterward, join others for coffee or breakfast at a local café.

Poodle & Poodle Mix Social Walk

📅 Date: Saturday, 8th February 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: Bandstand, Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

Do you own a Poodle or a Poodle mix? Join fellow owners for a relaxed group walk through Quarry Park.

The stroll lasts around 45 minutes, finishing with an optional coffee at Quarry Kitchen by the leisure centre for those who’d like to stay for a chat.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon @ The Hive

📅 Date: Sunday, 9th February 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM (Film starts at 5:00 PM)
📍 Venue: The Hive, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: Here

Shrewsbury Film Society presents Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by the National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network.

This visually stunning and groundbreaking film, set in the 19th-century Qing Dynasty, follows two warriors, Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-Fat) and Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh), on a quest to recover a stolen sword while confronting their own emotions. Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film.

Shrewsbury Scoop subscribers can get £1 off their ticket price by showing this newsletter at the door.

Super Bowl LIX @ Cromwell’s

📅 Date: Sunday, 9th February 2025
⏰ Time: Doors open at 10:00 PM, Kick-off at 11:30 PM
📍 Venue: Cromwell's Tap House, 11 Dogpole, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: £10.00 (includes seat and selected beer)
🔗 More details: Here

Get ready for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans at Cromwell's Tap House. Enjoy food, drinks, and the excitement of the game with friends. Doors open at 10 PM, and kick-off is at 11:30 PM. A £10 ticket gets you a seat and a selected beer to enjoy throughout the night.

Super Bowl LIX @ Bird & Beer

📅 Date: Sunday, 9th February 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Bird & Beer, Chronicle House, 6 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DJ
🎟 Tickets: Here

Get ready for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans at Bird & Beer. With three big HD screens, you won’t miss a moment of the action, from touchdowns to the iconic halftime show.

Your £35 ticket includes 2 drinks and a main and sides from the exclusive Super Bowl menu. Food is served until halftime, so you’ll be fuelled for the fun.

Meet A.F. Steadman @ Waterstones

📅 Date: Monday, 10th February 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Waterstones, 18-19 High St, Shrewsbury, SY1 1SJ
🎟 Tickets: Here

Meet A.F. Steadman at Waterstones Shrewsbury to celebrate the paperback release of Skandar and the Chaos Trials.

Fans of the series can hear more about the latest book, get copies signed, and explore the world of Skandar and his unicorn. Tickets include entry and a copy of the book, with other titles available to purchase on the day.

Moonbeam Magic by Maeflower Dance

📅 Date: February – March 2025 (Meole Brace)
⏰ Time: Fridays at 6:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM (see below)
📍 Venue: Meole Brace Peace Memorial Hall, SY3 9JP
🎟 No ticket required

Maeflower Dance presents Moonbeam Magic, an enchanting dance performance that’s suitable for all ages.

This show is raising funds for Age UK Shropshire Telford and Wrekin, and you can catch it at Meole Brace Peace Memorial Hall on select dates in February and March.

Meole Brace Dates:

• Fridays: 14th & 28th February, 7th March at 6:00 PM

• Saturdays: 15th February & 1st March at 2:00 PM

• Sundays: 16th February, 2nd & 9th March at 2:00 PM

Repair Cafe

📅 Date: Saturday, 15th February 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: United Reformed Church, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

Bring your broken items to the Repair Café for a chance to have them fixed by volunteers. Doors open at 10 AM, and items should be brought in before 12 noon. All items must be collected by 2 PM.

While the team will do their best to repair everything, alternative options will be suggested if repairs aren’t possible. Donations are kindly accepted to cover room hire.

Wine & Shine: Quiz Night

📅 Date: Wednesday, 19th February 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: Glou Glou, 17a Castle Gates, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: Here

Join us for a fun-filled quiz night with a mix of Valentine's-themed questions, random topics, a picture round, and a mini wine tasting.

It’s a great chance to enjoy the new food menu and test your knowledge with friends. Teams of 1-7 are welcome, with a bottle of naturally delicious wine for the winners. Book your team online to secure your spot.

The Return of Molly the Witch

📅 Dates: Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th February (10:00 AM, 11:45 AM, 1:30 PM) | Relaxed Performance: Friday 21st February (10:30 AM, doors open at 10:15 AM)
📍 Venue: The Dye House, Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
💰 Free entry, no booking required (Relaxed performance requires pre-booking)
🔗 More details & booking for the relaxed show: Here

Molly the Witch is back after her Halloween adventures, now setting off on a new journey to open her own magical bakery. With help from her cat companions, Flax and Barley, she’ll be learning new skills in this interactive show for children aged 3 to 8.

The relaxed performance on Friday is open to those who need a more sensory-friendly experience, with pre-booking required. The venue is unheated, so warm clothing is advised.

Galentines Workshop with The Flower Stand

📅 Date: Thursday, 20th February 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Glou Glou, 17a Castle Gates, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: Here

Join Will from The Flower Stand for a flower arranging workshop where you'll create a hat box design.

All materials are included, along with a glass of wine on arrival. A relaxed evening of creativity, perfect for a night out with friends. The bar will be open until 11PM for those who wish to stay longer.

DARWIN FESTIVAL 🔍🐚

February marks the return of the DarwIN Festival, a celebration of Shrewsbury’s most famous son, Charles Darwin. With a packed programme of talks, exhibitions, and activities, the festival offers a unique look at Darwin's contributions to science, nature, and history.

Here are some of the upcoming events over the next couple of weeks:

• Tuesday, 4th February 2025 – Spotlight Talk: Darwin in the Field

• Saturday, 8th February 2025 – Saturday, 22nd February 2025 – Young Darwin Exhibition

• Tuesday, 11th February 2025 – Walking in Darwin's Footsteps

• Wednesday, 12th February 2025 – Charles Darwin: From Shrewsbury Schoolboy to International Scientific Super Star

• Wednesday, 12th February 2025 – Annual Birthday Toast to Charles Darwin

• Wednesday, 12th February 2025 – Tour of Darwin’s Shrewsbury

• Wednesday, 12th February 2025 – Charles Darwin's 216th Birthday Celebration: Natural Selection in Sound – An Evening in His Birthplace

• Friday, 14th February 2025 – Darwin House and Grounds Tour

For a full list of events, visit Original Shrewsbury or Eventbrite.

LIVE MUSIC 🎸

Subvert & DnB Religion Present Simula, The Sauce, Unglued & More

📅 Date: Saturday, 8th February 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 PM – Late
📍 Venue: The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, SY1 2LF
🎟 Tickets: Here

Drum & bass fans, get ready—Subvert is kicking off 2025 with a night of deep, gritty beats in The Cellars! Headlining the event is the unstoppable Simula, making his

Shrewsbury debut, alongside the legendary supergroup The Sauce and high-energy Hospital Records talent, Unglued. Expect electrifying sets from Escape and an all-star lineup of hosts, including SP:MC, Jakes, Madrush & Natty D.

An Evening of Adele - Natalie Black

📅 Date: Sunday, 9th February 2025
⏰ Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM, Show starts at 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Buttermarket, Howard St, Shrewsbury, SY1 2LF
🎟 Tickets: Here

Experience the magic of Adele’s greatest hits with Natalie Black’s stunning tribute show, Hometown Glory.

Recognised for her remarkable vocal likeness and stage presence, Natalie has wowed audiences worldwide since 2011 and even appeared in the film Greed alongside Steve Coogan.

Expect heartfelt storytelling, iconic costumes, and classics like Someone Like You, Set Fire to the Rain, and I Drink Wine. A must-see for any Adele fan.

CRAFT & CREATE 🎨

Valentines Self-Love Affirmation Wreath Making

📅 Date: Friday, 14th February 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Salon, 3/4 Shoplatch, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HF
🎟 Tickets: Here

Celebrate self-love this Valentine’s Day by creating your own affirmation wreath. This relaxed workshop provides all the materials needed to craft a heart-shaped wreath filled with positive affirmations.

Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee as you take time to reflect and create something meaningful to take home.

Paint & Sip @ Kanu Poke

📅 Date: Sunday, 16th February 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Venue: Kanu Poke, 5 Roushill, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PQ
🎟 Tickets: Here

Celebrate Valentine's in a creative way at this fun, artsy event where you and a friend or loved one can paint your own Koi Carp masterpiece.

No prior art experience needed—just follow along with the step-by-step guidance from resident artist Katie, co-creator of Kanu Poke. You’ll receive a free drink, all painting materials, and a canvas to take home.

Portrait Painting Introduction with Lucy Caddel

📅 Date: Saturday, 1st March 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Trinity Centre, Meole Brace, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: Here

Develop your portraiture skills in this full-day workshop, focusing on skin tones in acrylics. Working on an A3 cradled birch panel (provided), you’ll learn techniques to paint a head-and-shoulders portrait, guided by an experienced instructor Lucy Caddel.

Bring a high-quality photograph of your sitter (pre-approved) and your own brushes and acrylic paints (recommendations given). Light refreshments provided, but please bring your own lunch.

LOCAL NEWS THIS WEEK 📰

Shrewsbury Market Hall Named Britain’s Favourite — Again

Shrewsbury Market Hall has done it again, winning Britain’s Favourite Market 2025 for an incredible third year in a row — making history as the first market to achieve this feat four times in total! The prestigious award, organized by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA), celebrates the best markets across the UK.

The win is a testament to the support of loyal customers and the dedication of the market’s traders and staff. Adding to the celebration, the award was presented in Birmingham by Shrewsbury’s own MP, Julia Buckley. A huge congratulations to everyone who helped make this possible. 🎉

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 🛍️

Studio One: Where Functional Fitness Meets Expert Coaching

Nestled in Coleham by the footbridge, Studio One is bringing functional fitness to the heart of town.

Here's why this local gym should be on your radar.

Meet James: Your Coach

Since 2013, James has been helping people transform the way they move and train. With a bachelor's degree in Strength and Conditioning and a Masters in Exercise Medicine, he brings great expertise to every session.

Currently serving as the Strength & Conditioning coach for the Shropshire Netball Pathway, James specialises in functional training – focusing on how we move and perform in our daily lives.

A Training Session at Studio One

I recently jumped into a session with James to experience his coaching firsthand. The hour-long workout focused on functional strength and mobility, and I quickly discovered why his approach is so effective.

We moved through a carefully structured sequence including squat holds, dead hangs, elephant walks, and squat jumps, before tackling more complex movements like split squats paired with pallof presses.

The session also featured eccentric hamstring slides, inverted rows, and kettlebell swings. What stood out was James's knack for clear demonstration and detailed instruction – he helped me nail the technique of each exercise while explaining exactly which muscles we were targeting and why.

What's On Offer

At Studio One, you'll find:

• One-to-one personal training

• Small group sessions

• Youth strength and conditioning programs

• Health checks

• Specialised functional and mobility training

James has added youth S&C sessions slots on Tuesdays and Thursdays, perfect for different school finishing times. At £10 per athlete, these sessions offer focused coaching in a small group setting, helping young people build both athletic performance and a healthy relationship with exercise.

Whether you're looking to enhance your sports performance or simply move better in daily life, James's functional training approach provides the tools you need to reach your goals. You'll find Studio One in Coleham, conveniently located by the footbridge.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📸

This week’s Photo of the Week features two stunning images taken in The Quarry and The Square, using the "In the Round" technique.

Popularized by artist Pep Ventosa, this method involves capturing multiple photos of a subject from different angles while circling around it, then blending them together to create a layered, almost painterly effect.

The result is a unique, dreamlike perspective that gives a sense of movement and depth.

A big thank you to Ian who allowed me to share these photos.

📸 Photos by Ian Packman, copyright.

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

QUESTION OF THE WEEK 🗣️

This week, we’re celebrating fantastic local news that Shrewsbury Market Hall has just been named Britain’s Favourite Market. To mark the occasion, our Question of the Week is all about the market.

What’s your favourite stall in Shrewsbury Market Hall?

Whether it’s for the best coffee, incredible food, unique handmade gifts, or a friendly chat, we want to know which stall keeps you coming back. Reply to this email and let us know.

Last week, we asked: What’s your favourite historic landmark in Shrewsbury and why? The top responses were the Old Market Hall, Shrewsbury Castle, and Shrewsbury College Campus on Priory Road.

Reply to this email and let us know your answer.

SPORTS DIGEST 🏆

Shrewsbury Town Football Club ⚽

Ten-Man Shrewsbury Secure Crucial Victory

Shrewsbury Town showed remarkable resilience to come from behind and win 2-1 against Mansfield Town at the Croud Meadow, despite playing with ten men for nearly an hour.

The afternoon started poorly for Salop when Will Evans put the visitors ahead in the fifth minute. Things got worse when defender Toto Nsiala was shown a red card in the 34th minute for a foul on Lee Gregory.

However, Gareth Ainsworth's side mounted an impressive second-half comeback. John Marquis drew Shrewsbury level in the 54th minute, heading in Josh Feeney's cross. The turnaround was complete nine minutes later when George Lloyd found the bottom left corner after being played through by Alex Gilliead.

The victory lifts Shrewsbury off the bottom of League One, moving them above Cambridge United and within three points of safety. Meanwhile, Mansfield Town's struggles continue as they drop to 14th place after suffering their fourth consecutive league defeat.

Shrewsbury will look to build on this vital win when they travel to face Rotherham United, currently 15th in the table, on Saturday, February 8th.

Shrewsbury Town Women

Shrewsbury Town Women traveled to The Hayes to take on Alvechurch on Sunday, February 2nd. By the time you're reading this, the match result will be in - hopefully with a victory for our women's team! The fixture offered free entry for supporters.

Shrewsbury Hockey Club 🏑

Sat 8 Feb: U14 boys & girls tournaments at Wrekin College. Women's, Men's, and Development teams in league action across multiple divisions, including a Men’s 2nd vs 3rd clash at Meole Brace.

Sun 9 Feb: Junior training for U8s & U10s, plus Men's 1st team away at Stafford.

Events, Clubs & More

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GET IN TOUCH 👋 

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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!

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