Your Shrewsbury Week: Art Fairs, Local Stories & Events You’ll Love

Hello Shrewsbury. We hope you all had a fantastic week and are looking forward to what’s coming up in the town.

This week’s scoop includes:

🏛️ Art Studio Anniversaries & Half Term Highlights: Creative workshops, open studios, and craft fairs popping up across the town.
💞 Charity & Community Round-Up: From Hive fundraisers to repair cafés, here’s how locals are making a difference.
📷 VE Day Reflections in Focus: Moving photography capturing the 80th anniversary commemorations.
🎨 Shropshire Visual Arts Network’s New Theme: A fresh spotlight on local talent with the “Spectacular Shropshire” exhibition.
🎭 A Creative Week Ahead: Hands-on sessions, art socials, and live entertainment to inspire your diary.

Let’s get stuck into the events happening this week.

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 🍽️

Pizza Da Strada Pop Up

📅 Date: Friday, 23rd May 2025
⏰ Time: From 17:00
📍 Venue: Rad Beer, Hereford Rd, Meole Brace, SY3 7QZ
🔗 More details: Here

Authentic fire-cooked Italian pizza lands at Rad Beer, made with organic ingredients and served until sell-out. Enjoy fresh slices alongside 12 taps of craft beer and a huge selection of bottles and cans.

More Food & Drink Events

🍺 Spring Beer Festival
📅 Friday, 16th May 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 The Prince of Wales, 30 Bynner Street, Shrewsbury, SY3 7NZ
🔗 More details: Here

🥧 The Pie-oneers Pop Up
📅 Friday, 16th May 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Rad Beer, Hereford Rd, Meole Brace, SY3 7QZ
🔗 More details: Here

🥃 Speyside Whisky Tasting
📅 Friday, 16th May 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Wrekin Whiskies, 78 Wyle Cop, SY1 1UT
📘 Booking: Here

🍷 Spring Wine Tasting at Iron & Rose
📅 Thursday, 22nd May 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Market Hall, Claremont St, Shrewsbury SY1 1HQ
🎟 Tickets: Here

🍾 Champagne, Fizz, Fish and Chips
📅 Saturday, 24th May 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 St Vincent, 11a Fish Street, SY1 1UR
🎟 Tickets: Here

🍷 Introduction to Wine Tasting
📅 Friday, 30th May 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 St Vincent, 11a Fish Street, SY1 1UR
🎟 Tickets: Here

COMMUNITY & OTHER 🤝

Behind the Scenes Music Hall Tour

📅 Date: Friday, 23rd May 2025
⏰ Time: 14:00
📍 Venue: Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH
🎟 Tickets: Here

Take a guided journey through the fascinating history of Shrewsbury’s Museum & Art Gallery, housed in a complex of historic buildings.

The Sound of Shrewsbury Presents: Hive Aid

📅 Date: Sunday, 25th May 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 23:00
📍 Venue: Multiple locations
🎟 Tickets: Here

Enjoy a full day of folk festivities at Hive Aid, featuring dance workshops, songwriting sessions, children's entertainment and two live concerts. With food stalls, Morris dancers, and an artisan market in the historic Old St. Chad's churchyard, this lively event brings music and community spirit to the heart of Shrewsbury.

Vanlife Festival

📅 Date: Friday, 30th May 2025
⏰ Time: From 10:00
📍 Venue: The West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF
🎟 Tickets: Here

A celebration of the vanlife movement, this family-friendly festival welcomes all travel lovers with unique vehicles, live music, workshops, street food, kids' entertainment and more. It’s a gathering of stories, inspiration and community, right in the heart of Shrewsbury.

More Community Events

🍴 Emily Chappell's Epic Tales of Cycling Adventure
📅 Wednesday, 14th May 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
🎟 Tickets: Here

🌈 ColourFest 2025
📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Multiple locations
🔗 More details: Here

🛍️ Shropshire Produce Market
📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 The Square, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

🛠️ Repair Café
📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 United Reformed Church, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

🚗 Car Boot Sale @ Shrewsbury College
📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 London Road, London Rd, Shrewsbury SY2 6PR
🔗 More details: Here

🏍️ 2025 Gentleman's Ride
📅 Sunday, 18th May 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 14 Hunter Street, Shrewsbury, SY3 8QN
🔗 More details: Here

LIVE MUSIC 🎸

Georgia Ruth @ The Hive

📅 Date: Saturday, 17th May 2025
⏰ Time: 19:45
📍 Venue: The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE
🎟 Tickets: Here

Welsh singer-songwriter Georgia Ruth brings her unique blend of folk and Americana to The Hive. With her fourth album Cool Head just released, this is a chance to catch an intimate performance from a truly distinctive voice.

Voices of Nicaea: A Concert of Ancient Music

📅 Date: Sunday, 25th May 2025
⏰ Time: 20:00 – 21:45
📍 Venue: Shrewsbury Cathedral, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UE
🎟 Tickets: Here

Hear the beauty of ancient Byzantine and Gregorian chants in a commemorative concert by the Chronos Ensemble. Marking 1700 years since the First Council of Nicaea, this evening of sacred music includes world premieres not performed since the 14th century.

More Live Music Events

🎶 Steeton Male Voice Choir in Concert
📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Shrewsbury Abbey, Abbey Foregate, SY2 6BS
🎟 Tickets: Here

🎸 The Unknown @ Meole Brace Bowling Club (Charity Event)
📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Meole Rise, off, Upper Rd, Shrewsbury, SY3 9JF
🔗 More details: Here

🛥️ Mamma Mia on Sabrina Boat
📅 Friday, 23rd May 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HH
📘 Booking: Here

SHREWSBURY NIGHTLIFE 🥳

🎸 The Shirish Rovers @ The Boathouse
⏰ Fri 16th May, 7:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Damien Dempsey @ Albert's Shed
⏰ Fri 16th May, 7:30 PM
🔗 Tickets

🎸 DJ: Freshwest @ Oil
⏰ Fri 16th May, 8:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Indieground @ The Buttermarket
⏰ Fri 16th May, 8:00 PM
🔗 Tickets

🎸 The Midnight Jukes @ The Salopian
⏰ Fri 16th May, 8:30 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 The Ronaldos @ The Boathouse
⏰ Sat 17th May, 8:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Masquerade presents K-Klass @ The Buttermarket
⏰ Sat 17th May, 8:00 PM
🔗 Tickets

🎸 Renegades: Rock & Alternative @ Albert's Shed
⏰ Sat 17th May, 9:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Red Heathers @ Oil
⏰ Sat 17th May, 10:00 PM
🔗 Details

🎸 Koda @ The Red Barn
⏰ Sun 18th May, 5:00 PM
🔗 Details

CRAFT & CREATE 🎨

Hang Loose – Abstract Painting Evening

📅 Date: Tuesday, 13th May 2025
⏰ Time: 19:00 – 21:30
📍 Venue: Oil, 31 Castle Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2BQ
🎟 Tickets: Here

Let go and get painting with this relaxed evening of abstract art at Oil. Expect music, a guided demo, and even some mindfulness to kick things off. No experience necessary, just a love for creativity (and maybe pizza).

Meet the Artist: Judy White

📅 Date: Wednesday, 21st May 2025
⏰ Time: 17:00 – 19:00
📍 Venue: The Gateway, 13 Chester Street, Shrewsbury
🔗 More details: Here

Explore the powerful mixed-media works of Judy White, an emerging local artist whose colourful abstracts reflect her personal journey with Parkinson’s. An inspiring chance to view her pieces and hear about the creative process behind them.

Yarnies at the Shrewsbury Flaxmill

📅 Date: Saturday, 24th May 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 – 17:00
📍 Venue: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SZ
🎟 Tickets: Here

A celebration of wool and creativity bringing together spinners, weavers, dyers and knitters. Expect live demos, alpacas, handmade goods and a strong community vibe at The Flaxmill Maltings.

Colour Now Family Fun Day

📅 Date: Wednesday, 28th May 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Venue: The Parade Shops, St Mary’s Pl, Shrewsbury, SY1 1DL
🔗 More details: Here

Get some half-term inspiration with this creative fun day hosted by Artisan Lab in The Parade Shops. Get stuck in with hands-on, accessible art activities.

More Craft & Create Events

🧶 Knitting & Crochet Club
📅 Monday, 12th May 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 Abakhan Fabrics, 18 Market Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LE
🎟 Tickets: Here

🎨 Paint and Sip @ Kanu Poke
📅 Tuesday, 13th May 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 5 Roushill, Shrewsbury SY1 1PQ
🎟 Tickets: Here

🎨 Paint and Sip @ Henry Tudor Inn
📅 Friday, 16th May 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Henry Tudor Inn, Barracks Passage, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1XA
🎟 Tickets: Here

🖼️ ArtShack Free Open Day
📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 ArtShack, Shrewsbury, SY4 4TJ
🔗 More details: Here

🛍️ Shrewsbury Craft & Makers Market
📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 London Road Sports Centre, London Rd, Shrewsbury SY2 6PR
🔗 More details: Here

🎨 Paint and Sip @ Floro Lounge
📅 Thursday, 22nd May 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Floro Lounge, 46 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury SY1 1DN
🎟 Tickets: Here

🎨 Paint and Sip @ The Alb
📅 Thursday, 22nd May 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Albert Hotel, 14 Smithfield Rd, Shrewsbury SY1 1PB
🎟 Tickets: Here

🧶 Crochet for Beginners Class
📅 Saturday, 24th May 2025
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 Abakhan Fabrics, 18 Market Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LE
🎟 Tickets: Here

🖨️ Screen Printing Day
📅 Sunday, 25th May 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Hopefully Made, 9-10 Milk Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1SZ
🎟 Tickets: Here

LOCAL NEWS THIS WEEK 📰

Little Stars Launch Bedtime Essentials Campaign 🌙

Children’s charity Little Stars is running “Wear Stars 4 Little Stars Week” from 22–30 June to support Project Night-time, which provides bedtime basics like mattresses and pyjamas to families in need.

The week features themed fundraisers including a Forest Day, quiz night, and Paint & Sip event. Schools and workplaces are encouraged to take part in a pyjama day on 27 June. Founder and CEO Leanne Simcoe says, “Project Night-time ensures we can continue to provide these essential bedtime items that every child deserves.”

Find more info at Little Stars’ website or socials.

John Lennon Tribute Show Coming to Theatre Severn 🎸

Theatre Severn will host Something About Lennon – The John Lennon Story on Friday, 20 June, as part of a 26-venue UK tour. This intimate stage show, led by actor-musician Daniel Taylor, explores Lennon’s complex post-Beatles years through storytelling and live music.

With tracks like Imagine and Woman performed alongside select Beatles hits, the show goes beyond tribute, offering a raw, human portrait of Lennon’s later life. Taylor, no stranger to the role, calls the production a celebration of “someone as unique and timeless as John Lennon.”

Shropshire Visual Arts Network Unveils 'Spectacular Shropshire' Exhibition 🎨

Running until 21st June, the new themed showcase by Shropshire Visual Arts Network celebrates local creativity at their gallery on the Middle Level of Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury.

Shropshire Consultant Helps Community Get Healthier 💬

Vicky, a Slimming World consultant for Harlescott and Greenfields, is helping promote healthy living to locals through friendly, supportive groups.

Vicky says she wants to help people make lasting changes, for themselves and their families. Group info is available via her local poster below.

Beaconsfield Club Brings Community Together 🎶

Shrewsbury’s Beaconsfield Club have a packed schedule of bingo, karaoke, tea dances and live music. The club offers a warm, affordable social scene for residents.

Popular events this May include a live set from Chris Higgins (17 May) and a 50s/60s disco afternoon (29 May).

🕺 Most events free to members or low-cost. Info: 01743 362464.

You May Have Missed…

PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📸

We wanted to share Jordan Stoke’s photography of the 80th Anniversary of VE DAY this week:

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

SPORTS DIGEST 🏆

Shrewsbury Town Football Club ⚽

Shrewsbury Town FC: Player Departures Post-Relegation

Following relegation, Shrewsbury Town have released eight players, including key names Jordan Shipley, Aaron Pierre, and Jamal Blackman.

Shipley departs after three seasons and 12 goals in 111 league appearances. Pierre ends his second spell with the club after rejoining in late 2023, while Blackman exits after stepping in as first-choice goalkeeper for the final 27 matches of the season.

Shrewsbury Town Women: League Cup Champions

Shrewsbury Town Women claimed a dominant 4-0 victory over Leek Town in the League Cup Final on May 11th, securing silverware in style and marking a historic moment for the team.

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