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,
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🎶 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 60 Almshouses that Drapers now run having just built 8 more.
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A CHANGE OF TIME -
🎶 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 60 Almshouses that Drapers now run having just built 8 more. ...
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Here is the flyer for the Shrewsbury Drapers Young Textile Design competition - no theme for the 11-16 year olds.
Please check out our website for further details -
www.shrewsburydrapers.org.uk/2026-young-textile-competition/ ...
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It’s that time of the year again! Time to start thinking about what you are going to enter in the Shrewsbury Drapers Textile competition.
Please check out our website for further details-
www.shrewsburydrapers.org.uk/2026-adult-student-competition/ ...
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Last week several Almshouse residents, staff and Shrewsbury Drapers enjoyed a trip to the beautiful Bridgemere Garden Centre. ...
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Last week several Almshouse residents, staff and Shrewsbury Drapers enjoyed a trip to the beautiful Bridgemere Garden Centre. ...
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