Your Shrewsbury Week: Fashion Show, Fizz Tasting & Art Galleries

Hello Shrewsbury.

We hope you're enjoying the arrival of spring across our beautiful town.

Here's your latest scoop on everything happening in and around Shrewsbury this week:

🌸 Spring Displays & Local Beauty: Tanners' stunning cherry blossom window display captures the magic of 'sakura' season on Wyle Cop.
🏃‍♀️ Community Events: Challenge yourself at the Severn Hospice Pontesbury Potter or enjoy a stylish evening at the Charity Fashion Show with First Light Shrewsbury.
🚣‍♀️ Local News & Expansions: Crews battled it out at the Montford Challenge on the River Severn, while House Coffee Co has expanded with new outdoor seating for 40 more patrons.
🎨 Arts & Culture: Discover stunning local artwork at Shropshire Visual Arts Network's street gallery in the Darwin Centre.
🍽️ Food & Drink Experiences: From Thai small plates to fizz and flavor at the Gin Spritz Tasting, there's plenty to tantalize your taste buds.

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 🍽️

Thai Small Plates Night

📅 Date: Thursday, 20th March 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: CSONS, 8 Milk Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1SZ
🎟 Booking: Here

Enjoy a flavour-packed Thai small plates evening at CSONS, featuring a delicious menu of vibrant, seasonal dishes. From black pepper caramel chicken skewers to green curry mussels and sticky coconut rice, this relaxed dining experience is perfect for food lovers.

Nonna's Supper Club

📅 Date: Thursday, 27th March 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – Late (Food served from 7:00 PM)
📍 Venue: Glou Glou, 17a Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AD
🎟 Tickets: Here

Celebrate Women in Wine Week with a special supper club inspired by the grandmothers of the Glou Gals. Enjoy a beautifully curated menu paired with natural wines from female producers. A perfect night to share with mums, grandmas, and friends.

Gin Therapy: Gin Spritz Tasting

📅 Date: Friday, 28th March 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Venue: St Vincent, 11a Fish Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UR
🎟 Tickets: Here

Add some sparkle to your evening with a fun-filled Gin Spritz tasting! Enjoy four gin samples, four gin spritz cocktails, and delicious nibbles while expert "Gin-ologists" guide you through a journey of fizz and flavour.

More Food & Drink Events

🍕 Funky Fluid Tap Takeover & Pizza Da Strada Street Food Pop Up
📍 RAD Beer, 117 Hereford Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7QZ
⏰ Fri 21st Mar, 12:00 PM
🔗 Details

🥂 RnB Bottomless Brunch
📍 Hole In The Wall, 1 Shoplatch, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HF
⏰ Sat 22nd Mar, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
🎟️ Booking

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

COMMUNITY & OTHER 🤝

Black Gold: Taking the Mystery Out of Home Composting

📅 Date: Thursday, 20th March 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: Shropshire Wildlife Trust, The Cut Visitor Centre, 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AH
🎟 Tickets: Here

Discover the art of home composting with Linton Waters from Garden Organic’s Shropshire Master Composters.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this talk covers tips for success, troubleshooting common issues, and the environmental benefits of composting. The 45-minute session includes a Q&A, with free hot drinks on arrival.

2025 Severn Hospice Pontesbury Potter

📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd March 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Mary Webb School & Science College, Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, SY5 0TG
🎟 Tickets: Here

Tackle a 13-mile mystery trek through Pontesbury’s rugged countryside in this thrilling fundraiser for Severn Hospice. With steep climbs, slippery slopes, and plenty of mud, it’s the perfect challenge for adventure lovers!

Shrewsbury Dialogues: Lucy Cooke

📅 Date: Thursday, 27th March 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Barnes Theatre, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA
🎟 Tickets: Here

Join National Geographic explorer and bestselling author Lucy Cooke for a fascinating talk on the overlooked power of female animals in nature. Based on her latest book, she challenges long-held misconceptions and explores how science has often misunderstood the role of females in the animal kingdom.

Charity Fashion Show with First Light Shrewsbury

📅 Date: Thursday, 27th March 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

Enjoy a stylish evening in support of mental health in Shropshire! This fundraising fashion event with First Light Shrewsbury includes a complimentary glass of fizz, a 10% shopping discount, and a chance to win a personal shopping experience.

Museum Tea Break

📅 Date: Fortnightly on Tuesdays until 25th March 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM
📍 Venue: Museum Café, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
🔗 More details: Here

Join fellow history and art lovers for a relaxed tea break at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery. Enjoy a hot drink, chat with like-minded visitors, and explore the museum. Stay on for the Spotlight Talk at 12:00 noon to learn more about the collection. Check the museum's website for details on upcoming talks.

More Community Events

😂 Improv Jam Night
📍 Nerdy Cafe, 49 Mardol, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PP
⏰ Tue 18th Mar, 8:30 PM
🔗 Details

🍽️ 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 🎸

TempleHeads @ RAD Beer

📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd March 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – Late
📍 Venue: RAD Beer, 131 Hereford Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7QZ
🔗 More details: Here

Tribal beats, top-tier brews, and a rave like no other! Dream Warriors Sewell and Delmonte bring their high-energy set to RAD Beer, with 12 taps flowing and 500+ cans to choose from. Free entry—arrive early.

A Performance of Mozart's Requiem

📅 Date: Sunday, 23rd March 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: Alington Hall, Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury, SY3 7AA
🎟 Tickets: Here

Experience the power of Mozart’s Requiem, performed by student soloists, the Shrewsbury School Community Choir, and the Chamber Choir. The first half features highlights from The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, and more.

An exploration of Harp & Piano - Marysia Osu & Hanakiv

📅 Date: Saturday, 29th March 2025
⏰ Time: 6:45 PM – 10:15 PM (Performance starts at 7:30 PM)
📍 Venue: Shrewsbury Unitarian Church, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: Here

Celebrate International Piano Day with a stunning evening of contemporary harp and piano. Marysia Osu and Hanakiv take listeners on a journey through delicate, experimental soundscapes in the beautiful setting of Shrewsbury Unitarian Church.

More Live Music Events

🎹 Spring Lunchtime Concert - Emily Han
📍 St Alkmund’s Church, Shrewsbury
⏰ Tues 18th Mar, 1:00 PM
🔗 Details

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

Shrewsbury Nightlife

🎸 Watermelon Chronicles @ Yorkshire House
⏰ Tue 18th Mar, 9:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 The Rumpled @ Albert’s Shed
⏰ Thur 20th Mar, 7:30 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Man The Lifeboats + Jess Silk @ Albert’s Shed
⏰ Fri 21st Mar, 7:30 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 DJ: Matt2Kilos @ Oil
⏰ Fri 21st Mar, 8:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 The Midnight Jukes @ The Bricklayer’s Arms
⏰ Fri 21st Mar, 8:30 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Guttersnipe @ The Grove, Belle Vue
⏰ Fri 21st Mar, 9:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Ego Friendly @ The Buttermarket
⏰ Fri 21st Mar, 9:45 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Kerry Young @ The Harry Hotspur
⏰ Sat 22nd Mar, 7:30 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 The Revivals @ The Salopian
⏰ Sat 22nd Mar, 8:30 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 The Whipjacks + The Shire-ish Rovers @ Albert’s Shed
⏰ Sat 22nd Mar, 9:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Little Juke + Brother @ Oil
⏰ Sat 22nd Mar, 9:30 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Ferocious Dog Acoustic @ Albert’s Shed
⏰ Sun 23rd Mar, 7:30 PM
🔗 Details

CRAFT & CREATE 🎨

Tote Bag Workshop

📅 Date: Thursday, 20th March 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Watson & Thornton, 27-28 Mardol, Shrewsbury, SY1 1PU
🎟 Tickets: Here

Learn how to create a beautiful quilted tote bag in this hands-on sewing workshop, perfect for all skill levels. Held in a fully equipped classroom with expert guidance from Pascale Thornton, everything you need is provided—including fabric and high-quality sewing machines.

Beginners Patchwork & Quilting

📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd March 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Abakhan Fabrics, Hobby & Home, 18 Market Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LE
🎟 Tickets: Here

Learn the timeless craft of patchwork and quilting in this beginner-friendly workshop. Perfect for those new to quilting or looking to refine their skills, this hands-on class covers essential techniques, from fabric cutting and piecing to assembling a quilt top and basic quilting methods.

See tickets link for a list of materials to bring.

Jewellery Workshop

📅 Date: Saturday, 29th March 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: Hopefully Made, 9-10 Milk Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1SZ
🎟 Tickets: Here

Create your own set of three bespoke sterling silver stacking rings in this hands-on jewellery-making workshop. Learn to use specialist tools, try your hand at soldering, and craft unique pieces to take home. No prior experience is needed, and all materials are provided.

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 📰

Montford Challenge 2025: Crews Battle on the River Severn

Local rowers took to the River Severn last Saturday for the Montford Challenge 2025, where 22 boats competed in SARC's two-phase rowing competition. Crews navigated a distance challenge followed by a sprint race, with final rankings combining both performances.

Participants celebrated with pizza and beer at Pengwern Rowing Club after the event.

Read the full story here to learn about the race format, safety measures, and community spirit on display throughout the day.

House Coffee Co Expands with New Outdoor Seating

House Coffee Co, a popular family-run café in Shrewsbury's Coleham area, has expanded its seating capacity by adding a new outdoor area accommodating up to 40 patrons.

Established in 2017 by Sam Jewell and Steven Clarke, the café has grown from 14 indoor seats to a total of 64, including the new outdoor space.

Known for its fresh brunch offerings and selection of hot drinks, House Coffee Co has become a cherished community hub for both locals and visitors.

Have you visited Shropshire Visual Arts Network?

Discover stunning local artwork at Shropshire Visual Art Network’s street gallery in the Darwin Centre.

Check out all of the photos from the gallery in the instagram post below.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📸

Tanners' new window display captures the magic of cherry blossom season, celebrating the fleeting beauty of ‘sakura.’

While Shropshire boasts stunning spots to see the blooms—from Bridgnorth riverside to Shrewsbury town centre—this display keeps the spirit of the season alive on Wyle Cop a little longer

See more photos on our instagram here:

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SPORTS DIGEST 🏆

Shrewsbury Town Football Club ⚽

Shrewsbury Town’s relegation battle in League One took a further blow on 15 March 2025, as they were defeated 2-0 at home by Burton Albion.

The match remained goalless at the break, but Burton broke the deadlock with two goals in the final 18 minutes. Rumarn Burrell opened the scoring in the 72nd minute with a header from a corner, before Terence Vancooten sealed the win for the visitors with a close-range finish in the 86th minute.

Shrewsbury had several chances, including a powerful shot from Dom Gape that went wide, and Jordan Shipley’s effort from distance that sailed over.

However, Burton made the most of their opportunities, and with Shrewsbury unable to find the back of the net, the defeat leaves them still at the foot of the table with just 28 points, now eight points adrift of safety.

Their next match is away at Birmingham City, who sit comfortably top of the table, on Saturday 29th March at 3pm.

Shrewsbury Town Women don’t have a match this weekend. Their next game is against Port Vale in a weeks time at 2pm.

Shrewsbury Hockey Club 🏑

On Saturday, 22 March, Shrewsbury Hockey Club has a busy day with multiple matches across various divisions. The Men’s 4th team faces Telford & Wrekin in Division 9 North West, while the Women’s teams play in Division 3, 4, and 5 North West.

The Men’s 1st team takes on Olton & West Warwickshire in Division 4 West, and the 5th team faces Telford & Wrekin in Division 10 North West. Youth teams will also compete in the Shropshire CVL at Wrekin College, with both U12 Boys and Girls teams in action.

On Sunday, 23 March, the club will hold training sessions for the U10s and U8s, and the Men’s Masters Over 45s will play a cup match against Sheffield University Bankers.

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