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One Wedding and a Soccer Funeral

© John Neill

As I write this (Wednesday 30th April) those of us who follow football (soccer) are in mourning for the demise of Shrewsbury Football Club who have been relegated from the Football League after 53 years. In a season that had great highs such as the defeat of Premier club Everton in the F.A. Cup it seems incredible that the club has been relegated. A 3 - 2 defeat by Carlisle last night ended Shrewsbury's stay in the League and means that they will join Telford in the Conference. To find out what this means to Shrewsbury fans use the link below to chat to fans throughout the county

http://www.shropshirestar.com/bb/viewfor...

Wrekin Area Webring

http://www.wrekinareawebring.co.uk/

This site has a huge amount of links covering everything from local sport to businesses and services. There are also links to local history as well as other Shropshire related sites.

Spring Weddings

http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/v_may.asp

Over the coming months there will be a number of themed weddings held at Blist Hill Museum. The first wedding is on Saturday 3rd May and visitors can experience an authentic Victorian wedding. The site has details of other weddings to be held as well as entrance details and other forthcoming attractions.

Battle of Shrewsbury

http://www.battleofshrewsbury.org/battle

I have mentioned the 600 anniversary of the battle that took place on 21 July 1403. This site gives details of events this month and those taking place in the run up to the anniversary. There are historical links that give details of the Percy family as well as of the battle.

Below is a link to the BBC site on the Battle of Shrewsbury. Again, there are good links explaining the battle and those who took part as well as details of the bloody aftermath of the battle.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/history/...

Shropshire Walks

http://www.shropshirestar.com/features/w...

With improving weather this is the time to think about taking advantage of the fine countryside around Shropshire. This Shropshire Star site gives details of a number of walks with detailed instructions and maps. There are also links to any local attractions. For those who enjoy walking this site is a must visit.

Mid Shropshire Vintage Club

http://www.msvintageclub.org.uk/events-s...

At the end of the month the club hold their annual Vintage Vehicle Show. With an estimated 1000 exhibits the show on the 31st May and 1st June is a must for anyone interested in vintage cars, bikes or even tractors. The site gives details of the show and other information about the club.

FUTURE EVENTS

Shrewsbury Flower Show

http://www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk

The biggest event held in Shropshire the Shrewsbury flower Show will be held on the 15 - 16 August. Tickets are now on sale and are already selling fast so if anyone is interested in visiting this event then I suggest booking now.