Your Shrewsbury Week: Restaurant Opening, Easter Events & Local Art

Hello Shrewsbury. Spring is in the air, and there’s plenty to look forward to as we head into April. Here's your latest scoop on everything happening in and around town.

This week's edition includes:

🏃‍♀️ Easter Activities: Fun runs, family events, and festive activities for all ages across town.
🎨 Mini Mural Trail: Discover colourful art appearing throughout Shrewsbury, celebrating local myths and legends. View the amazing murals here.
🍽️ New Restaurant Opening: Mark your calendars for House of Yum's grand opening on Mardol at the end of April.
🎵 Live Music: From jazz to 80s legends, plus local bands lighting up our pubs.
⚽ Town FC Updates: All the latest from Shrewsbury Town, including the appointment of Michael Appleton as new head coach.

Let's go.

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 🍽️

Slow Food Spring Fiesta

📅 Date: Saturday, 5th April 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Dye House, Shrewsbury Flaxmill, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SZ
🔗 More details: Here

Enjoy a day of local food, artisan stalls, and live cookery sessions at the Slow Food Spring Fiesta.

Join foraging walks with Alex McAllister (11:00 AM & 2:00 PM) or let young chefs get hands-on in a children’s pasta-making workshop with Chef Steve (10:30 AM).

Free entry – dogs on leads welcome.

Passion for Prosecco

📅 Date: Friday, 11th April 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: St Vincent, 11a Fish St, Shrewsbury SY1 1UR
🎟 Tickets: Here

Discover the delightful world of Italy's most celebrated sparkling wine at this dedicated Prosecco tasting evening.

Perfect for bubble enthusiasts, this informative and enjoyable evening includes professional tasting glasses, detailed notes, and nibbles to complement your fizz experience.

More Food & Drink Events

🍻 Absolute Melt Street Food Pop Up @ RAD Beer 
📅 Friday, 4th April 2025 & Saturday, 5th April 2025
📍 117 Hereford Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7QZ
🔗 More details: Here

🍷 Saturday Wine Tasting with Champagne & Lunch 
📅 Saturday, 5th April 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 St Vincent, 11a Fish Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UR
🎟 Tickets: Here

🍴 Craft Beer & Spring Food Pairing 
📅 Sunday, 6th April 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Bird & Beer, 6 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DJ
🔗 More details: Here

🍷 Drink & Draw with Anna Moszynska
📅 Wednesday, 9th April 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Glou Glou, 17a Castle Gates, Shrewsbury SY1 2AD
🎟 Tickets: Here

COMMUNITY & OTHER 🤝

Made in Shropshire April Fair

📅 Date: Saturday, 12th April 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Square, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

Browse the very best of local craftsmanship at the Made in Shropshire April Fair. Up to 45 talented local art, craft, and food producers will transform The Square into a showcase of unique handmade products.

Discover everything from handcrafted woodwork and glassware to jewellery, art, clothing, natural skincare, award-winning food and drink, and freshly baked treats.

Easter Fun at the Darwin Centre

📅 Date: Saturday, 12th April 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Darwin Shopping Centre, SY1 1PL
🔗 More details: Here

Hop over to The Darwin Shopping Centre for a cracking day of Easter fun.

Located on the lower level outside Poundland, this free festive event features classic fairground games, skill challenges, and egg-cellent prizes for all ages.

Both children and adults can test their abilities and compete for the top spot on the Easter leaderboard.

Shrewsbury Easter Dash 2025

📅 Date: Saturday, 19th April 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Quarry Park Shrewsbury, SY1 1JA
🎟 Tickets: Here

Lace up your running shoes for the return of the Shrewsbury Easter Dash in aid of Severn Hospice. This family-friendly event offers 2.5K, 5K, and 10K routes on a completely flat, fast-paced course through the beautiful Quarry Park.

Perfect for families wanting to walk for a good cause or serious runners aiming to set a personal best. All finishers receive a medal and Easter egg, with optional chip timing available. Plus, all profits go directly to support the vital work of Severn Hospice.

More Community Events

🥁 Rob Brian Drum Clinic 
📅 Monday, 31st March 2025 ⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Pro Audio Services, Nine Bridges Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY1 3FL
🎟 Tickets: Here

🐉 Castle Dragons Trail 
📅 Saturday, 12th April 2025 - Saturday, 26th April 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Shrewsbury Castle
🔗 More details: Here

🏆 Sports Quiz Night 
📅 Friday, 4th April 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Oakmeadow CE Primary School and Nursery, Bayston Hill, SY3 0NU
🔗 More details: Here

👗 Vintage Kilo Sale 
📅 Saturday, 5th April 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM (early bird) 12:00 PM general admission
📍 St Marys Church, Shrewsbury
🎟 Tickets: Here

🛒 Late Night at the Market Hall 
📅 Saturday, 5th April 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Market Hall, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

👶 The Little Children's Market 
📅 Sunday, 6th April 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ
🔗 More details: Here

🧠 Free Self Development Workshop 
📅 Sunday, 6th April 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Doors open at 1:45 PM)
📍 Radbrook Community Centre, Calverton Way, Shrewsbury, SY3 6DZ
🎟 Tickets: Here

😂 Brew Ha Ha - Live Stand Up 
📅 Sunday, 6th April 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 RAD Beer, 131 Hereford Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7QZ
🎟 Tickets: Here

LIVE MUSIC 🎸

Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra - Spring 2025 Concert

📅 Date: Wednesday, 2nd April 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: Alington Hall - Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury, SY3 7AT
🎟 Tickets: Here

Join the Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra for their first concert of 2025, conducted by John Moore and led by Alex Postlethwaite.

The evening's programme features Weber's thrilling 'Der Freischutz' Overture, Beethoven's transcendent Piano Concerto No. 4, and Brahms' magnificent Symphony No. 4.

Alice Leggett - Birdsong

📅 Date: Saturday, 5th April 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM for 8:00 PM start
📍 Venue: The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
🎟 Tickets: Here

Experience the sublime talents of rising jazz star Alice Leggett as she brings her debut album 'Birdsong' to Shrewsbury Jazz Network.

Originally from Cardiff and now based in Amsterdam, Alice has established herself as a significant presence on the European jazz scene.

Her quartet, featuring Chaerin Im on piano, Tijs Klaassen on bass, and Wouter Kühne on drums, will be joined by special guest Alex Hitchcock on tenor saxophone, making the journey specially from New York.

China Crisis: Flaunt the Imperfection

📅 Date: Friday, 11th April 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM for 8:00 PM start
📍 Venue: Shrewsbury Abbey, 25 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6BS
🎟 Tickets: Here

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of China Crisis's watershed classic album 'Flaunt the Imperfection' in the magnificent setting of Shrewsbury Abbey.

As part of their world tour, Gary and Eddie will be performing the entire album alongside their greatest hits, accompanied by world-class musicians.

More Live Music Events

🎹 Shrewsbury International Piano Recital: William Bracken 
📅 Monday, 1st April 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 St Alkmund's, 6 St Alkmonds Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1UL
🔗 More details: Here

🎹 Stabilis Piano Duet 
📅 Thursday, 3rd April 2025
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 The Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury, SY1 1NB
🎟 Tickets: Here

🎻 The Carducci String Quartet with Julian Bliss and Friends 
📅 Friday, 4th April 2025
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 St Alkmund's, 6 St Alkmonds Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1UL
🎟 Tickets: Here

🎺 Shrewsbury Brass Band & Dale Diva Choir 
📅 Saturday, 5th April 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
📍 Shrewsbury Golf Club, Grange Lane, Condover, SY5 7BL
🎟 Tickets: Here

Shrewsbury Nightlife

🎤 Open Mic @ The Crown 
⏰ Mon 31st Mar, 7:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎵 Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits @ The Buttermarket 
⏰ Fri 4th Apr, 6:00 PM
🎟 Tickets

🎧 Indie Disco @ The Wheatsheaf 
⏰ Fri 4th Apr, 7:30 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 The Blockheads @ Albert’s Shed
⏰ Fri 4th Apr, 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets

🎸 The Unknown @ The Salopian 
⏰ Fri 4th Apr, 8:30 PM
🔗 Details

🎵 Ruffnecks @ The Bull 
⏰ Fri 4th Apr, 9:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Kev Thursfield @ The Crown 
⏰ Fri 4th Apr, 9:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎻 Megson @ Theatre Severn 
⏰ Sat 5th Apr, 7:30 PM
🔗 Details

🥁 Onward Music: Drum & Bass @ The Buttermarket 
⏰ Sat 5th Apr, 8:00 PM
🎟 Tickets

🎵 S4TW-Duo @ Bricklayer's Arms 
⏰ Sat 5th Apr, 8:30 PM
🔗 Details

CRAFT & CREATE 🎨

Teens Metalsmithing Experience: Pendant or Keyring

📅 Date: Wednesday, 16th April 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Artisan Lab, The Parade Shops, St Mary's Pl, Shrewsbury SY1 1DL
🎟 Tickets: Here

Give your teenagers a creative experience this school holiday with this hands-on metalsmithing workshop. Over two and a half hours, participants will learn fundamental techniques as they work with metal and fire to craft their very own pendant or keyring.

LOCAL NEWS THIS WEEK 📰

Colourful Mini Mural Trail Celebrates Shropshire Folklore

Shrewsbury has become even more vibrant with the appearance of colourful mini murals popping up on bollards and signal boxes around town. This exciting new art trail draws inspiration from Shropshire's rich repository of myths, legends, and folktales, bringing these stories to life in unexpected urban spaces.

Created by more than 20 talented artists with connections to the local area, the mini murals serve multiple purposes beyond their aesthetic appeal. The trail cleverly encourages visitors and locals to explore beyond the main shopping streets, spreading footfall to businesses in less frequented areas of town.

Each artwork tells a unique story from local folklore, from ghostly coaches to legendary warriors. For those keen to learn more about the historical and mythical inspiration behind these vibrant designs, a complete trail map with details about the folklore behind each piece will be available soon.

Next time you're wandering around town, keep your eyes peeled for these colourful additions brightening up our everyday streetscape.

House of Yum Announces Opening Date for New Mardol Restaurant

Food lovers of Shrewsbury have a new date to mark in their calendars. House of Yum has announced they'll be opening their doors on Mardol from Wednesday 30th April, initially serving from 5pm to 10pm.

The new establishment has set out their regular opening hours moving forward, with service Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm to 10pm, and Sunday to Monday from 12pm to 10pm, remaining closed on Tuesdays.

This opening adds another exciting option to Shrewsbury's increasingly diverse dining scene, and we'll be keeping an eye on developments as the launch date approaches.

Oktoberfest Tickets Set to Rise

Beer enthusiasts and festival-goers take note - Shropshire Oktoberfest will return to Shrewsbury's Quarry on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October 2025, and early bird tickets are currently available at a discounted rate.

The popular event will once again showcase the region's finest breweries, cider makers, drinks producers, and distilleries, offering a celebration of local craft beverages in The Quarry.

Beyond the exceptional drinks selection, attendees can enjoy a packed programme of entertainment including a live music stage and comedy club to keep spirits high.

However, those interested in attending should be aware that ticket prices are set to increase on Tuesday. Early bird tickets can currently be booked via the website here.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📸

Here’s a great photo of The Sabrina about to pass under Kingsland Bridge in Shrewsbury.

Thank you to Paul J Yates Photography 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 ⚽

New Management at the Helm as Appleton Takes Charge

It's been a week of significant changes at Croud Meadow, with Shrewsbury Town appointing Michael Appleton as their new head coach until the end of the season. The appointment follows the departure of Gareth Ainsworth, who left to take over at League Two side Gillingham after just five months in charge of Town.

Appleton, 49, brings considerable managerial experience to the role, having previously led Portsmouth, Blackpool, Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City, Lincoln City, Oxford United, and most recently Charlton Athletic. He'll be working alongside assistant head coach Richard O'Donnell, who was also with him at Lincoln, Blackpool, and Charlton.

Ainsworth's sudden departure came as a surprise to many fans, with the former Wycombe manager having won five and lost 12 of his 22 games in charge since November, when he took over with the team at the bottom of League One.

Defeat for Town in Appleton's First Match

Appleton's reign began with a challenging fixture against league leaders Birmingham City on Saturday, resulting in a 4-1 defeat. Despite the scoreline, it was an opportunity for Town supporters to see their new head coach in action as he begins to implement his approach.

Ben Davies opened the scoring for Birmingham in the 27th minute, with Laird doubling their advantage just after the hour mark. Alfie May added two more for the hosts before substitute Vadaine Oliver headed home what proved to be only a consolation for Town in the closing stages.

Shrewsbury's next fixture sees them travel to face third-placed Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday 1st April with a 7:45pm kick-off, as they look to bounce back from Saturday's defeat.

Shrewsbury Town Women

The women's team will be in action this Sunday (30th March), facing Port Vale away in league competition. Kick-off is at 2pm at Community Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, with tickets available at the gate (£4 for adults, £2 concessions).

In transfer news, the women's squad has recently been strengthened with the signings of defender Mia Evans and versatile player Billie Kelly, who can operate in both defensive and midfield positions.

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