Today the Guild is a modern, volunteer-led organisation dedicated to community services. As well as continuing to develop and run almshouses for the benefit of our residents, we preserve and maintain a historical guildhall and continue the Drapers’ traditions. We encourage textile design and education with an annual textile design competition for both adults and students.
There are approximately 75 members or Freemen, of whom about 50 are actively engaged in volunteering for the company. Freemen are invited to join on the basis of their willingness and ability to volunteer.
Almshouses are safe, comfortable and affordable homes for people in their later years. There are 51 Almshouses spread over 4 sites in Shrewsbury, Drapers Place, Fairford Place, St Giles and Holy Cross, and another site in Newport.
Each year, Shrewsbury Drapers Company host a textile competition, it honours their origins which were founded on Shropshire’s world-renowned wool trade as far back as the 1400’s. The competition promotes textile education, celebrates creativity, and showcases the talent of entrants aged 11 and above.
Judges from across the industry select winners, who receive a range of prizes. Their work then goes on public display in the Shrewsbury library. The most prestigious prize is the Jackie Ryan Memorial Award, established in 2016. Open to students aged 16–22, it offers a two-week placement at Tweedmill to design a woollen throw or blanket, taken through to production to become part of the Tweedmill range.
The guildhall, built in 1585; a typical Shrewsbury half-timbered building, is run as a restaurant and boutique hotel. Visit RHUBARB at Drapers Hall
The Master and Clerk Represent Shrewsbury Drapers at Prestigious Woolmen’s White Tie Dinner The Master of the Shrewsbury Drapers Company, Nancy Sykes-Waller, and Clerk, Lyndsey
Richmond Yorkshire Dinner. On 14 November, The Master and Clerk of the Shrewsbury Drapers Company, Nancy Sykes-Waller and Lyndsey O’Loughlin, were honoured guests of the
The Master and Clerk Attend Michaelmas Service and Feast in The City of York On Thursday 26th September, the Master of the Shrewsbury Drapers Company,
🎶 An Evening of Wonderful Music at St Alkmund’s Church 🎶
Yesterday evening, Shrewsbury Drapers, guests, together with friends and families of Shrewsbury School, enjoyed a wonderful evening of music at the beautiful St Alkmund’s Church.
The church looked particularly lovely, with vases overflowing with beautiful flowers kindly provided by the Food Hub — flowers that otherwise would have gone to waste. 🌸
The standard of performance was, as always, exceptionally high and impressively professional, especially considering the students have only been back at school for four weeks. Although, I suspect they may have been practising for rather longer than that! 🎼
Maria McKenzie , Director of Music, and the other members of staff have clearly worked incredibly hard to produce such a polished and accomplished concert. Their dedication and the students’ talent certainly shone through.
A huge thank you to everyone who performed, supported and attended. We are delighted that donations from the evening will go towards the Shrewsbury Drapers Community Fund, helping us to support our local community.
What a wonderful evening — and a great example of the talent and commitment of Shrewsbury School’s young musicians. 👏🎶 ...
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🎶 An Evening of Wonderful Music at St Alkmund’s Church 🎶
Yesterday evening, Shrewsbury Drapers, guests, together with friends and families of Shrewsbury School, enjoyed a wonderful evening of music at the beautiful St Alkmund’s Church.
The church looked particularly lovely, with vases overflowing with beautiful flowers kindly provided by the Food Hub — flowers that otherwise would have gone to waste. 🌸
The standard of performance was, as always, exceptionally high and impressively professional, especially considering the students have only been back at school for four weeks. Although, I suspect they may have been practising for rather longer than that! 🎼
Maria McKenzie , Director of Music, and the other members of staff have clearly worked incredibly hard to produce such a polished and accomplished concert. Their dedication and the students’ talent certainly shone through.
A huge thank you to everyone who performed, supported and attended. We are delighted that donations from the evening will go towards the Shrewsbury Drapers Community Fund, helping us to support our local community.
What a wonderful evening — and a great example of the talent and commitment of Shrewsbury School’s young musicians. 👏🎶 #shrewsburyschools ...
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🎶 An Evening of Wonderful Music at St Alkmund’s Church 🎶
Yesterday evening, Shrewsbury Drapers, guests, together with friends and families of Shrewsbury School, enjoyed a wonderful evening of music at the beautiful St Alkmund’s Church.
The church looked particularly lovely, with vases overflowing with beautiful flowers kindly provided by the Food Hub — flowers that otherwise would have gone to waste. 🌸
The standard of performance was, as always, exceptionally high and impressively professional, especially considering the students have only been back at school for four weeks. Although, I suspect they may have been practising for rather longer than that! 🎼
Maria McKenzie , Director of Music, and the other members of staff have clearly worked incredibly hard to produce such a polished and accomplished concert. Their dedication and the students’ talent certainly shone through.
A huge thank you to everyone who performed, supported and attended. We are delighted that donations from the evening will go towards the Shrewsbury Drapers Community Fund, helping us to support our local community.
What a wonderful evening — and a great example of the talent and commitment of Shrewsbury School’s young musicians. 👏🎶 ...
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This coming Sunday - 🎶 An Evening of Music at St Alkmund’s 🎶
Join the Shrewsbury Drapers for a free concert on Sunday 4th October at 5:0 pm for the reception and 6:0 for the concert in the beautiful setting of St Alkmund’s Church.
Talented pupils from Shrewsbury School will be performing a delightful programme of music, showcasing a variety of styles.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival 🥂, and if you wish, donations will be warmly welcomed with proceeds going to supporting the 58 Almshouses that Drapers now run having just built 8 more.
#shrewsburyschool ...
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This coming Sunday - 🎶 An Evening of Music at St Alkmund’s 🎶
Join the Shrewsbury Drapers for a free concert on Sunday 4th October at 5:0 pm for the reception and 6:0 for the concert in the beautiful setting of St Alkmund’s Church.
Talented pupils from Shrewsbury School will be performing a delightful programme of music, showcasing a variety of styles.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival 🥂, and if you wish, donations will be warmly welcomed with proceeds going to supporting the 58 Almshouses that Drapers now run having just built 8 more.
#shrewsburyschool ...
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