Charter Night 2024
April 6, 2024
March 21st was a big night in the Shrewsbury Drapers Company’s Calendar as it was their Charter Night. This means that the current Master is
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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. Most are local and come from all walks of life…
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.
An annual textile competition is held to encourage education of the craft in schools and for adults. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive latest news…
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 Shrewsbury Drapers Company has held a Textile Design Competition for over 25 years.
Over the years our Textile Design Competition has gained national recognition through our contacts and links with other Guilds throughout the country. We are particularly grateful to our sponsors the London Drapers, The Worshipful Company of Woolmen and Tweedmill Textiles for their very generous support for our competition.
The competition is for a piece of Textile work which preferably will include some wool, although not essential. It can include other materials, decorative needlework, collage etc. The use of wool will be
recognised in the judging process.
The Drapers attended a Royal Garden Party at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh in recognition of the QAVS (Queens Award for Voluntary Service) award being presented to the Shrewsbury Drapers Company by the Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Anna Turner JP, in 2021.
March 21st was a big night in the Shrewsbury Drapers Company’s Calendar as it was their Charter Night. This means that the current Master is
On the 27th June the Shrewsbury Drapers and residents of the Drapers Almshouses enjoyed some extremely delicious cakes and scones (purchased from the Refresh cafe
Recently the Master, Brian Newman and the Clerk of Shrewsbury Drapers Company, Jan Boyd attended a Royal Garden Party at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh in recognition
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, approximately 40 Shrewsbury Drapers, their families and friends enjoyed a tour of Clivewood Alpaca Farm, run by Ian and Caroline Oakes. They were divided into three groups to experience different aspects of the farm, including walking with the alpacas, observing the spinning mill, and visiting the weaving studios. The farm, set in 60 acres of picturesque North Shropshire countryside, is home to 48 alpacas primarily raised for their high-quality fleeces.
The Oakes family has been dedicated to improving the quality of their alpaca fleece through a successful breeding program. The farm's spinning barn processes individual fleeces, ensuring that the resulting yarn can be traced back to specific animals. This yarn is then crafted into unique handmade products in the weaving studio.
Visitors were also treated to a delicious tea after their tour, rounding off a delightful day at the farm. The combination of a scenic tour, interaction with the alpacas, and insight into the production of alpaca wool products made for a memorable afternoon and funds were raised to support the Annual Textile Competition.
For those interested, Clivewood Alpaca Farm offers alpaca walking experiences and weaving courses, which are available by prior booking.
Their website is www.clivewoodfarm.co.uk
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TWEEDMILL, our very generous sponsors of our Textile Competition Jackie Ryan Memorial award are pleased to announce……..Rose….(click on the photo to view it better, for some reason it looks a bit fuzzy otherwise) ... See MoreSee Less
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FAIRFORD PLACE REDEVELOPMENT NEWS
Shrewsbury Drapers Company, through their contractors Welch and Phillips, have started the development and renovation at Fairford Place just off Longden Coleham. They are beginning by demolishing the bungalow to build a new block that will provide a further 8 units of Almshouse accommodation.
The main officers of the Shrewsbury Drapers Company (Trevor Hunt, Master, Nancy Sykes Waller, Senior Warden, Mandy Thorn, Junior Warden and Jan Boyd, Clerk) were at Fairford Place yesterday to mark the occasion. Rob Orchard, quantity surveyor and Director of Cyril Orchard Group, and Richard Pincher of Welch & Phillips, with some of his colleagues, were also present.
The first stage of the work is hoped to be completed by spring 2025.
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VERY EXCITING NEWS!
Shrewsbury Drapers Company are about to start redeveloping Fairford Place.
Our Fairford Place site just off Longden Coleham comprises 16 bed-sits. Built in the early 1960’s, it is now in need of major refurbishment, and we aim to convert 12 of the bed-sits into one-bedroom apartments with modern kitchens and shower units, and efficient heating.
We will also be building a new small block on the site (presently occupied by a bungalow), so we can offer homes to an additional 8 people. Existing residents will have the opportunity to be considered for the new accommodation. The old apartments will also be redeveloped once the new ones have been built. Please see artist’s impression showing the future look of Fairford Place. The first stage of the work is hoped to be completed by spring 2025.
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Fairford Place Project - Shrewsbury Drapers Company
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What do the Drapers do? The Shrewsbury Drapers Company has been providing almshouses locally since 1444, and its modern successor – the registered charity Shrewsbury Drapers Holy Cross Limited – s...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
3 Studio flats VACANT at Fairford Place, Coleham, Shrewsbury
FOR APPLICANTS OVER 60 OF AGE AND IN HOUSING AND FINANCIAL NEED.
The studio flats at Fairford have a lounge/bedroom with a separate kitchen and bathroom. The flats over look a communal lawn and gardens. Shrewsbury Town Centre (which is not very far away) can be reached via Greyfriars Bridge. The local facilities in Coleham include a Spar, butchers and café.
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SHREWSBURY DRAPERS GOLF DAY
Friday September 20th 2024
Shrewsbury Golf Club Condover
Pairs Competition over 18 holes for Drapers Trophy
Individual full handicap allowance, each team’s best-ball counting
Assemble 8.30 am for 9.30 hrs start from 1st tee playing as 4 balls
£25 entrance fee for SGC members £50 for signed-in Guests
Coffee and bacon roll on arrival, buffet lunch to follow golf
Fund raising for the Drapers Hall Preservation Trust with raffle and prize giving
Entry Fee payable to: Shrewsbury Drapers Hall Preservation Trust
Sort Code 60-83-01 Account No. 20494793
For the Reference please just insert your name
RSVP - robingough@clara.co.uk
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