CAN’T MISS - NATURE
A Spring Equinox Crystal Retreat is happening on 28 March
The Spring Equinox is back. Longer days, more light, and a good excuse to reset a little.
Clare Marie Holistic Therapies is running a half-day retreat this Saturday at The Garden Room, Newton Meadows. Expect meditation, gentle movement, crystal work, and a walk outdoors.
If you want something slower and a bit different from the usual weekend plans, this is a good one.
CAN’T MISS - CULTURE
Rapunzel is a strong weekend plan at Theatre Severn
If you want one easy plan for the weekend, this is it.
Rapunzel is on at Theatre Severn (28–29 March). It’s simple, local, and works well for families.
No overthinking needed, this one will enchant you.
CAN’T MISS - MUSIC
Orchestra of Folk to play first full concert at Edge Arts Centre on 27 March
The full Orchestra of Folk paired with their instruments.
Orchestra of Folk plays its first full concert of the year this Friday at Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock.
Expect a mix of folk, pop, and unexpected covers. Fleetwood Mac, Britpop, and even a dance track.
It’s a slightly unusual lineup, which is exactly why it’s interesting.
I’ll likely be there. If you want music with personality, join.
SHREWSBURY HISTORY THIS WEEK
A Shrewsbury soldier's grave has been identified more than a century after his death
AI render - British Battalion Light Infantry at Second Battle of Ypres
More than a century after his death, a Shrewsbury soldier has been identified in Belgium.
Captain John Russell Pound, a former schoolmaster at Shrewsbury School, was killed at the Second Battle of Ypres. His grave has now been confirmed at Tyne Cot Cemetery, with a rededication attended by his descendants.
A local life, finally returned to the record.
TOWN WINS 🎉
Some wins worth celebrating
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital opens a new urology unit
Faster diagnosis and more dedicated space from April. Read on
Shrewsbury made The Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide
The guide praises Shrewsbury's market, independent shops, cafes, cinema, and neighbourhood character. Read on
Shrewsbury Food Festival has been named regional festival of the year
One of the town's best-known events has picked up another regional award, which says something about how firmly it now belongs to the place. Read on
SPORTS NEWS ⚽️
A few things from the sports side of town
A helicopter landed on Shrewsbury Town?
One of the odder local sports moments of the week, as the Military Matchday ball arrived by aircraft before kick-off against Crewe. Read on
Anthony Scully opens up about surgery and the road back
One of the more human Shrewsbury Town stories this week, with Scully talking plainly about recovery, rehabilitation, and getting back into the game. Road on
📍 COMMUNITY BOARD
Connect with locals
Osteoarthritis support group for those facing or recovering from hip and knee replacements - a common but often isolating experience. Jennifer Jones has created a group to help people connect and support each other. Reach out
Hope you enjoyed this week’s newsletter. I’m aiming to make it shorter and focused on what I think might interest you. Let me know if you have any thoughts on the format.
Cheers,
Albert
PS: I'm Albert, a traveler and sociologist who studied in London, and settled in Shrewsbury a few years ago. I'm using this newsletter to discover what is going on in town and taking people along with me for the ride.