by HelenM | Mar 9, 2026 | Business, Charity and Community, Education and Learning, History and Heritage, News
Market Drayton came together on Saturday 7th March 2026 to celebrate the achievements, creativity and contributions of local women at a special International Women’s Day event held at the Festival Drayton Centre. The auditorium and Festival Room were filled with...
by HelenM | Mar 6, 2026 | Arts and Culture, Business, Charity and Community, Education and Learning, Food and Drink, History and Heritage, News
Market Drayton has long been known as the Home of Gingerbread, and for more than two centuries this delicious local treat has been part of the town’s story. Whether you’re visiting for a day out, exploring independent shops, or simply looking for something sweet to...
by HelenM | Feb 24, 2026 | Arts and Culture, Business, Charity and Community, Education and Learning, Food and Drink, Health and Wellbeing, History and Heritage, News, Shops and Markets
Shropshire is preparing for its biggest ever celebration of local women as International Women’s Day Shropshire 2026 takes place across two inspiring days on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 March, from 10am to 4pm. Held in Wem Town Hall (Friday) and the Festival Drayton...
by HelenM | Jan 30, 2026 | Arts and Culture, Charity and Community, Education and Learning, Food and Drink, History and Heritage, News
Step into the shadows of history at “The Mystery of the Princes in the Tower”, happening on Tuesday 11 February 2026, 7:00–8:30 pm at Market Drayton Library on Cheshire Street. Join Carl Holdcroft, retired police detective and criminal investigative historian from the...
by HelenM | Jan 29, 2026 | Arts and Culture, Business, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, History and Heritage, News, Sports and Leisure
Market Drayton has always been a town where people gather. Long before cafés, cinemas or community halls, its pubs were the places where news was shared, deals were struck, music played and journeys paused. Inns and beerhouses once lined the streets, serving everyone...
by HelenM | Jan 18, 2026 | Business, Charity and Community, Education and Learning, Food and Drink, Health and Wellbeing, History and Heritage, News
Make it Market Drayton is proud and excited to be part of International Women’s Day 2026, working alongside Wem Rural Parish Council, Market Drayton Town Council, Wem Town Council and a wide range of schools, community groups and creative organisations to deliver a...
