Your Shrewsbury Week: New Shops, Festival Updates & Must-See Events

Hello Shrewsbury. We hope you're ready for another exciting week ahead.

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

This week’s edition includes:

🛍️ New Shops & Local Business News: Two new shops have opened in town, and businesses across Shrewsbury celebrate International Women’s Day.
🍻 Food, Drink & Social Events: Enjoy craft beer takeovers, themed brunches, and delicious dining experiences across town.
🎭 Festival & Show Announcements: Exciting updates on upcoming events and performances in the town’s cultural calendar.
🎨 Workshops & Live Entertainment: From hands-on creative sessions to choral concerts and comedy nights, there’s plenty to inspire and entertain.

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 organiser.

FOOD & DRINK 🍽️

Funky Fluid Tap Takeover & Pizza Da Strada Street Food Pop Up

📅 Date: Friday, 21st March 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – Late
📍 Venue: RAD Beer, 117 Hereford Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7QZ
🔗 More details: Here and Here

Enjoy a double treat at RAD Beer with the Funky Fluid Tap Takeover and authentic Italian pizza from Pizza Da Strada.

From midday, sample a stellar lineup of craft beers from Warsaw’s Funky Fluid, with a mix of IPAs, sours, and limited-edition brews. From 5 PM, fire-cooked Italian pizzas made with fresh, organic ingredients will be served until sell-out.

RnB Bottomless Brunch

📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd March 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: Hole In The Wall, 1 Shoplatch, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HF
🎟 Tickets: Here

Get ready for an afternoon of RnB vibes, beats, and bottomless drinks! Enjoy a pizza of your choice, 90 minutes of unlimited drinks, and live RnB anthems from DJ DL.

Shropshire Real Ale Trail

📅 Date: Saturday, 12th April 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Multiple locations across Shropshire
🎟 Tickets: Here

Join the Shropshire Real Ale Trail for a fun-filled day of discovering local ales and charming pubs. Hop on the bus every 45 minutes as it takes you to 8 unique venues, where you can sample handcrafted ales, enjoy food, and listen to live music—no designated driver required.

More Food & Drink Events

🎸 Deep South and Blues Weekend
📍 Cromwell’s Tap House Shrewsbury
⏰ Fri 28th - Sat 29th Mar
🔗 Booking

🍷 Champagne Fizz Fish & Chips
📍 St Vincent, 11A Fish Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UR
⏰ Fri 14th Mar, 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets

COMMUNITY & OTHER 🤝

Repair Cafe

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

Got something in need of fixing? Visit Shrewsbury’s Repair Café, where volunteers will do their best to mend your items or offer advice on other options. Drop-offs accepted between 10 AM and 12 noon, with all items to be collected by 2 PM. Donations are welcome to help cover costs.

Improv Jam Night

📅 Date: Tuesday, 18th March 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 PM
📍 Venue: Nerdy Cafe, 49 Mardol, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PP
🔗 More details: Here

Get ready for a night of laughter at Nerdy’s Improv Jam. Whether you want to jump in and play or just enjoy the fun, this Whose Line Is It Anyway?-style event is open to all. No experience needed—just bring your best (or worst) ideas.

Mother’s Day Spring Wreath Making Workshop

📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd March 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Bradley's Butchers & Delicatessen, 1 London Road, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: Visit Bradley’s to purchase

Treat the mother in your life to a relaxing Spring wreath-making workshop. With expert guidance from Chelsea, all materials and refreshments are included.

‘Bad Manners’ West Mercia Women’s Aid Dinner

📅 Date: Wednesday, 26th March 2025
⏰ Time: 6:45 PM
📍 Venue: Hencote, Crosshill, Shrewsbury, SY4 3AB
🎟 Tickets: Here

Join author Amy Beashel and comedian Josie Long for a charity dinner at Hencote in support of West Mercia Women’s Aid. Enjoy a two-course meal, a discussion on Bad Manners, and stand-up entertainment, with all profits going to charity. Tickets include a signed hardback copy of the novel.

More Community Events

🏰 Soldiers of Shropshire Museum at 40
📍 Shrewsbury Castle
⏰ Thur 13th Mar, 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets

📖 God, the Bible and Everything
📍 St George’s Church, SY3 8QA
⏰ Thur 13th Mar, 7:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets

🎬 Shrewsbury Film Society: Still Walking
📍 The Hive, Shrewsbury
⏰ Fri 14th Mar, 8:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets

🌷 Spring Farmer’s Market
📍 The Square, Shrewsbury
⏰ Sat 15th Mar, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

👖 Swipe Vintage x Shrewsbury Kilo Sale
📍 St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury
⏰ Sat 15th Mar, 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM
🎟️ Tickets

🍽️ Not Forgotten Veterans Lunch
📍 The Beaconsfield Club, Shrewsbury
⏰ Wed 19th Mar, 12:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets contact Chris (07773 264492)

🎯 Challenge Dan Astbury
📍 Cue & Dart World, 116 Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8JU
⏰ Sat 22nd Mar, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🔗 Details

🪴 Mother's Day Terrarium Workshop
📍 The Garden Room, 18 Princess Street, SY1 1LP
⏰ Sun 30th Mar, 11:00 AM
🎟️ Tickets

LIVE MUSIC 🎸

Rise Up, My Love

📅 Date: Saturday, 15th March 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: Here

Celebrate love in all its forms at Rise Up, My Love, a concert inspired by the biblical Song of Songs. Featuring works by Palestrina, Lassus, Victoria, and contemporary composers like René Clausen and Ola Gjeilo, this concert marks the 500th anniversary of Palestrina’s birth.

More Live Music Events

🎷 Kell Wind Trio
📍 St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury
⏰ Fri 14th Mar, 12:30 PM

⚓ Mamma Mia on Sabrina Boat
📍 Victoria Quay, Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HH
⏰ Fri 28th Mar, 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets

Shrewsbury Nightlife

🎸 Sölacè - Deep House @ Salopian Bar
⏰ Fri 14th Mar, 6:30 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Two Rivers Deep @ The Buttermarket
⏰ Fri 14th Mar, 7:30 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 DJ: Toni G @ Oil
⏰ Fri 14th Mar, 8:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Revolution @ The Bull (Butcher Row)
⏰ Sat 15th Mar, 9:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 R’Monah @ Oil
⏰ Sat 15th Mar, 10:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Koda @ The Charles Darwin
⏰ Sun 16th Mar, 4:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Billy Ocean A Celebration @ The Buttermarket
⏰ Sun 16th Mar, 5:00 PM
🔗 Details

CRAFT & CREATE 🎨

Upcycled Textile Necklace Workshop

📅 Date: Saturday, 15th March 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Doors at 3:50 PM)
📍 Venue: Artisan Lab, Saint Mary's Place, Shrewsbury, SY1 1DL
🎟 Tickets: Here

Get creative at this fun upcycling workshop, where you’ll turn T-shirt yarn into a stylish necklace—all while enjoying a glass of Prosecco.

Expressive Portraits in Acrylics with artist David Bannister

📅 Date: Thursday, 3rd April 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: ArtShack, Shrewsbury, SY4 4TJ
🎟 Tickets: Here

Join artist David Bannister for a hands-on workshop exploring expressive portrait painting in acrylics. Learn techniques for capturing likeness and character through line, tone, and colour using brushwork and palette knife.

More Craft & Create Events

🖌️ Paint & Sip
📍 Kanu Poke, 5 Roushill, SY1 1PQ
⏰ Sun 23rd Mar, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets

LOCAL NEWS THIS WEEK 📰

New Shops Open Their Doors in Shrewsbury

Badu Lifestyle has opened on Wyle Cop, offering a unique blend of vintage finds, luxury bags, homeware and accessories.

Owners Jade and Patrick have created a versatile shopping experience that also includes coffee and skincare products, with plans to add baked goods and vinyl records soon.

The shop name, inspired by singer Erykah Badu, reflects the owners' mission to help customers find empowerment through personal style. You can find them at 68 Wyle Cop.

Lily M has relocated to a new space on Castle Street after previous stints in The Parade and The Market Hall. The shop specialises in natural skincare and bath products, all handmade on-site by owner Nisa using vegan, natural and organic ingredients.

The grand opening featured hand massages and refreshments from local businesses. Customers can browse a range of non-toxic skincare aimed at promoting a healthy glow, with expert advice available for those with specific concerns.

Visit the new location at 15 Castle Street.

International Woman’s Day

Shrewsbury businesses celebrated International Women's Day with special tributes last weekend.

Swan Hill Studios showcased their "FORAGE" exhibition featuring an all-female cast of artists, while the Market Hall honoured its many women-led businesses that bring creativity and unique character to our town.

These local entrepreneurs demonstrate the talent, determination and innovation at the heart of Shrewsbury's business community.

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Other Shrewsbury News

Comedy Festival Secures Troy Hawke for Gala Show

The Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival has added viral sensation Troy Hawke to their flagship gala at Theatre Severn on Sunday 13th July.

Known for his eccentric street greetings as founder of the Greeter's Guild, Hawke joins a lineup featuring Scott Bennett, Abandoman, Lindsey Santoro and Tez Ilyas.

Festival co-director Beth McGowan welcomed Hawke's return, highlighting his early contributions to the event. Tickets via Theatre Severn box office or website.

Local Dance Teacher Stars in "Stepping Out"

Tap dance teacher Michelle Handley takes the lead role of dance instructor Mavis in "Stepping Out" at Theatre Severn's Walker Theatre this month.

The comedy follows a diverse group joining a weekly tap class who discover friendship through dance. Director Andrew Murray praised Handley's authentic performance, noting how her real-life expertise enhances the character.

The show runs 27th-28th March 2025, with tickets available through Theatre Severn's website.

Town Centre Travel Focus of Shrewsbury Moves Festival

Shrewsbury Moves Festival (20th-23rd March) will explore the future of town centre travel through free workshops on Friday 21st March at Shrewsbury Business Suite.

Sessions will cover active travel benefits, pedestrian-friendly spaces, and accessibility, led by industry experts including Rhiannon Evans of Active Travel England.

The festival includes an evening debate hosted by The Guardian's Peter Walker, while Shrewsbury Square hosts activities from cycling to yoga throughout the weekend.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📸

Spring is in the air ☀️

Here’s a great photo of Shrewsbury Quarry soaking up the sunshine.

Thank you to SY View for allowing us to share.

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

SPORTS DIGEST 🏆

Shrewsbury Town Football Club ⚽

Town Take Point at Home But Fall at Exeter

Shrewsbury Town shared the spoils in a goalless draw with Bristol Rovers at the Croud Meadow on Tuesday. David Wheeler came closest for Town before the break when put through by Josh Feeney, but Rovers keeper Jed Ward made a crucial save. Substitute Callum Stewart nearly won it late on, hitting the post from close range.

Saturday's trip to Exeter City ended in disappointment as Shrewsbury fell to a 2-0 defeat. Despite Jamal Blackman saving Josh Magennis' penalty after Feeney's foul, Caleb Watts scored from the resulting corner in the 27th minute. Demetri Mitchell doubled Exeter's lead with a fine volley shortly after half-time. Luca Hoole offered Town's best efforts in both matches but couldn't find the target.

Gareth Ainsworth's side now face a crucial period in their battle to maintain League One status, with defensive organisation showing promise but goals remaining hard to come by. The team will need to find their scoring touch quickly as the relegation battle intensifies.

Shrewsbury Town Women

Shrewsbury Town Women are playing today against Coundon Court. By the time this newsletter reaches you, the result will already be decided. Best of luck to Shrewsbury Town Women.

Shrewsbury Hockey Club 🏑

On March 15, Shrewsbury Hockey Club has multiple games and tournaments across various divisions for both men’s and women’s teams, including matches against teams like Leek, Beacon, Bloxwich, and Uttoxeter. There are also U14 Boys and Girls tournaments and several men's and women's matches in divisions 4 to 10.

On March 16, there are several friendly matches and training sessions for the U8, U10, and U12 boys and girls, followed by a U12 Boys tournament. Later, the Women’s 4th team plays against Lichfield 7 Development.

Events, Clubs & More

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GET IN TOUCH 👋 

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