Nominations are invited from across Shropshire to highlight the outstanding contribution of individuals, clubs and venues in the annual Lawn Tennis Association Awards. Launched in 2015, Shropshire’s former LTA president Cathie Sabin – who was always so passionate about recognising the efforts of the many thousands of inspirational individuals involved in tennis – was instrumental […]
Promising cricketers representing Shropshire County Cricket Club’s Academy have a smart new training kit thanks to the generous sponsorship of a county company. The club are delighted to have received the training kit from Wellington-based NBC Group, a family-run business. Head of Academy Ian Roe said: “The NBC Group have been long-time supporters of the […]
The Shrewsbury Club has opened a new #BASE outdoor boot camp area to be used all year round to further enhance the facilities it offers members. The latest addition to the award-winning health and fitness club was launched on National Fitness Day. It will allow The Shrewsbury Club – which already delivers over 100 fitness […]
Tennis Shropshire chair Simon Jones believes there is much for the county’s tennis community to be proud of after Keith Smith and Alex Cleland both made the top three in their categories at a prestigious national awards ceremony. The Shropshire County Championship also featured among the finalists at the virtual LTA Tennis Awards after Shropshire […]
It may be 37 years since Shropshire welcomed Somerset and their collection of stars to Wellington in the NatWest Trophy – but the fond memories remain for those involved in such a special occasion. Twelve months before Shropshire famously beat Yorkshire at St Georges in the same competition, Somerset managed to avoid hitting the headlines […]
A unique new festival celebrating wellbeing, fitness and nutrition will launch in Shropshire this summer – with TV personality Nell McAndrew and Olympic gymnast Kristian Thomas among the headliners. Children’s activities and celebrity guest speakers are all part of the line-up at the Wellbeing Festival, a free event which will debut in Shrewsbury’s showpiece Quarry […]
The Shrewsbury Club has teamed up with Shropshire Festivals to make this year’s World Tennis Tour W60 Shrewsbury tournament a real festival of tennis – with tickets now on sale for the prestigious event. Extra hospitality evenings and fun interactive events for all the family will be included in a busy programme when the tournament […]
Hundreds of runners who complete Shrewsbury’s 10K challenge will receive a stunning bespoke medal designed by a pupil at Shrewsbury School to mark its inclusion in the annual event. Sixth former Will Cowper, 17, masterminded the winning design which was inspired by Charles Darwin, a former Shrewsbury School pupil, and his theory of evolution. Organisers […]
Shropshire CCC have completed the signing of the former Lancashire and England left-arm spinner Simon Kerrigan. The 30-year-old, who left Lancashire at the end of the 2018 season, will bring a wealth of experience to the county. Kerrigan has played more than 100 first-class matches, taking 322 wickets, while he has also appeared in 35 […]
Jack Draper underlined his exciting potential to become the youngest winner of a GB Pro-Series men’s title at The Shrewsbury Club. The 17-year-old beat Italian Julian Ocleppo, 22, in straight sets in front of a big crowd to be crowned the Budgen Motors ITF World Tour M25 Shrewsbury tournament champion. Draper, from Surrey, is the […]