Events

Some of the performers at this year's Blackberry Fair

This year's Blackberry fair gets 'fantastic' response from visitors

The event takes place later this month

The event takes place later this month

Bounce-a-thon event supported by Olympic gold medallist to take place in Wrenbury

Ruth Goldstraw (inset) will be at Whitchurch's Bookshrop.

Ruth Goldstraw (inset) will be at Whitchurch's Bookshrop.

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Wem Civil War book author set for signing event at Whitchurch Bookshrop

Cellist François Ragot and guitarist Nathalie Mengual will perform as Duo Arpegi..

Cellist François Ragot and guitarist Nathalie Mengual will perform as Duo Arpegi..

Whitchurch's St Alkmund's Church to host French classic musicians

Ricky Evans is coming to Whitchurch Alport for a darts exhibition.

Ricky Evans is coming to Whitchurch Alport for a darts exhibition.

'Rapid' Ricky Evans to headline Whitchurch Alport dartsdouble bill

Dirty Slippers are coming to Whitchurch

Dirty Slippers are coming to Whitchurch

Hungarian rock band to perform in Whitchurch as part of UK tour

Two walks are happening next month

Two walks are happening next month

Whitchurch Walkers announce two upcoming events for October

The show is part of Blackberry Fair's Sugar Fiddle on the Fringe events

The show is part of Blackberry Fair's Sugar Fiddle on the Fringe events

Black Liver Theatre Company returns with 'hilarious' new show

Tickets for next years event are flying out

Tickets for next years event are flying out

Deva Fest announce record-breaking demand for presale tickets ahead of 2025 event

Blackberry Fair is back on October 5.

Blackberry Fair is back on October 5.

Glastonbury festival Old Time Sailors to headline Whitchurch Blackberry Festival

Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley (left), Alexander Clement and Abigail Molenaar from Halls Fine Art.

Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley (left), Alexander Clement and Abigail Molenaar from Halls Fine Art.

Halls art valuers to play part in Whitchurch Heritage Open Weekend

Sally Poynton with her Eglantyne booklet.

Sally Poynton with her Eglantyne booklet.

Ellesmere's Eglantyne Jebb booklet to be launched at Our Space

Staff at Hampton Vets ahead of the 85th-anniversary celebrations.

Staff at Hampton Vets ahead of the 85th-anniversary celebrations.

Cheshire vet centre to celebrate 85 years with public open day

Three exciting arts events are coming up in Whitchurch as part of 'Sugar Fiddle on the Fringe'

Three exciting arts events are coming up in Whitchurch as part of 'Sugar Fiddle on the Fringe'

Top acapella group leads Whitchurch's 'Sugar Fiddle on the Fringe'

Twig or Treat Halloween event is happening this year

Twig or Treat Halloween event is happening this year

BeWILDerwood Cheshire introduces 'Twig or Treat' for a magical Halloween

The Old Baptist Church in Wem which is part of the guided walk

The Old Baptist Church in Wem which is part of the guided walk

Historic community event promises a feast for Wem history enthusiasts

Lulo Reinhardt and Yuliya Lonskaya are coming to Wem Town Hall.

Lulo Reinhardt and Yuliya Lonskaya are coming to Wem Town Hall.

World-renowned guitarist and singer duo set for Wem Town Hall

The 2024 Whitchurch Poetry Slam winner Morgan Birch.

The 2024 Whitchurch Poetry Slam winner Morgan Birch.

Morgan picks up win at second annual Whitchurch Poetry Slam

This is the last year of the competiton

This is the last year of the competiton

Wem's Scarecrow Trail competition raises vital funds for charity

Jenny Hampton, in Whitchurch, teaching her students.

Jenny Hampton, in Whitchurch, teaching her students.

Open day announced for Whitchurch massage tutor Jenny Hampton

Cllr Peggy Mullock with Harold Nelson and exhibition organiser Julie McHugh in front of her work.

Cllr Peggy Mullock with Harold Nelson and exhibition organiser Julie McHugh in front of her work.

Organiser of new Whitchurch art exhibition says 2025 day 'definitely happening'

DevaFest in Cholmondeley Castle.

DevaFest in Cholmondeley Castle.

Cheshire's Cholmondeley Castle hosts 'massive' DevaFest 2024

The exhibition will take place in Dodington.

The exhibition will take place in Dodington.

Organiser Julie hoping to create Whitchurch art exhibition legacy

John Woodall, the 2023 Poetry Slam winner in Whitchurch.

John Woodall, the 2023 Poetry Slam winner in Whitchurch.

'Bigger and better' Whitchurch Poetry Slam set to return to Percy's

BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas - A Sparkly Light & Panto Trai is returning

BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas - A Sparkly Light & Panto Trai is returning

Discover festive family fun at Christmas with BeWILDerwood’s event

Kelly and Laurie with son Teddy at the grand opening of Berries

Kelly and Laurie with son Teddy at the grand opening of Berries

New community hub and café celebrates opening with family activities

Wem Town Hall set to host iconic Eckford Sweet Pea show

Wem Vehicles of Interest

Wem Vehicles of Interest

Helicopter fly-in among the big attractions at beloved annual event

S Club featuring five of the original members at Alderfest.

S Club featuring five of the original members at Alderfest.

Organisers' joy as crowds flock to see S Club and Atomic Kitten at Alderfest

Deva Fest is in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle.

Deva Fest is in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle.

'Save our Summer' says Deva Fest with special deal for Cholmondeley Castle gig

The 2024 Shropshire Good Food Trail map

The 2024 Shropshire Good Food Trail map

Triple the venues, triple the fun: Shropshire's Good Food Trail returns

Nathalie Liege is the owner of the studio

Nathalie Liege is the owner of the studio

Renowned stained glass maker moves studio to Wem

The garden party at New Fairholme welcomed community members, staff and residents to participate

The garden party at New Fairholme welcomed community members, staff and residents to participate

Care home residents celebrate Pride month with cheerful garden party

Darnell Cole & The Vibe are coming to Whitchurch.

Darnell Cole & The Vibe are coming to Whitchurch.

Whitchurch's Percy's set to host US act Darnell Cole & The Vibe

Felix Davies was a well-liked member of the White Lion's team.

Felix Davies was a well-liked member of the White Lion's team.

Community pub sets up event to remember beloved staff member Felix

James Kellas speaking at St Alkmund's.

James Kellas speaking at St Alkmund's.

Clubs and societies

Friends of St Alkmund's AGM explains the working of the organ

Thousands of people watching Marbury Merry Days.

Thousands of people watching Marbury Merry Days.

IN PICTURES: Marbury Merry Days wows crowds with war, dogs and a Spitfire!

The Paperboys are coming to Whitchurch later in May.

The Paperboys are coming to Whitchurch later in May.

North Shropshire Folk to host Canada's The Paperboys in May

The 2020 'Pint on the Pitch' and Whitchurch Rugby Club is looking to invite more people for the fun day.

The 2020 'Pint on the Pitch' and Whitchurch Rugby Club is looking to invite more people for the fun day.

Whitchurch Rugby Club family fun day to bring community together

Millie Wilson on her skydive for the Bradbury Centre.

Millie Wilson on her skydive for the Bradbury Centre.

Skydives and Grease on the big screen all helps with Bradbury Centre fundraising

Marbury Merry Days is back next month.

Marbury Merry Days is back next month.

Spitfires to fly over Whitchurch area as beloved country fair returns

A previous plant fair at Cholmondeley Castle.

A previous plant fair at Cholmondeley Castle.

Cheshire's Cholmondeley Castle to host green-fingered bargain hunters next week

The 2024 Whitchurch 10k gets off to a flying start.

The 2024 Whitchurch 10k gets off to a flying start.

Whitchurch winner delights new organiser of town 10k despite heavy winds

The Whitchurch Rotary Club caer boot sales are returning to Alderford Lake this year.

The Whitchurch Rotary Club caer boot sales are returning to Alderford Lake this year.

Whitchurch Rotary Club car boots sales back for 2024 to raise funds

The Whitchurch Singers.

The Whitchurch Singers.

Whitchurch Singers to host vital fundraiser event on Friday

Whitchurch Walkers.

Whitchurch Walkers.

Whitchurch Walkers laying path for another festival weekend in May

Grease will be screened at Hadley Park.

Grease will be screened at Hadley Park.

Grease is the word for the Bradbury Centre with outdoor cinema

Ocean Colour Scene

Ocean Colour Scene

Human League, East 17 and Ocean Colour Scene to perform near Whitchurch

The start of the 2019 Whitchurch 10k race.

The start of the 2019 Whitchurch 10k race.

Whitchurch 10k offers discount in bid to attract more runners

Wem Wheelbarrow Fun Pub Run

Wem Wheelbarrow Fun Pub Run

Mayor praises 'excellent' charitable Wem Wheelbarrow Fun Pub Run

Rose Snell and Bob Moffit presenting George Carpetener with his man of the match award .

Rose Snell and Bob Moffit presenting George Carpetener with his man of the match award .

Whitchurch Alport FC

Whitchurch veterans club enjoys VIP welcome at annual football event

Bargates Hall will host the open mic spot.

Bargates Hall will host the open mic spot.

Poetry open mic night for set December in Whitchurch

The Lion in Malpas.

The Lion in Malpas.

Malpas's Lion pub set for bonanza Christmas programme

Citizen of the Year Paul Jenkins with Cllr Andy Hall.

Citizen of the Year Paul Jenkins with Cllr Andy Hall.

IN PICTURES: Whitchurch's delight at 2023 Christmas lights switch-on