Local Community
Shifnal has numerous active groups working on behalf of the community, each one contributing to the social wellbeing, overall development and community infrastructure at the heart of our growing town.
Shifnal Town Council supports the activities of all volunteers working on behalf of the community. This support takes many forms: by promoting the work of community groups here on the Town Council website (contact the Town Clerk for further information on how your details can appear here), through grant funding (see the Grant Funding page), through direct support via the free use of assets, and by being open, as individual members and as a body to giving our time, and where appropriate, expertise, to assist wherever possible and practicable.
A town council can assist with ensuring the longevity of community groups through on-going funding, support, organisation, information exchange and where appropriate, adoption of works undertaken. Shifnal Town Council has been and continues to be involved in every one of these activities and expresses an on-going commitment to ensure the sector thrives within our community.
Below you will find information on just some of the groups active within our town – more will be added over time – the list will evolve and grow. If you would like to be added please contact the Town Clerk.
Get Shifnal Online
Free computer lessons are on offer from local volunteers in Shifnal Library.
If you have no knowledge of computers, but would like to learn at your own pace, call 01952 461018 during Library open hours.
Shifnal Local History Group
The Shifnal Local History Group collects, curates and interprets the growing collection of resource materials, including photographs, documents and objects, which illustrate the history of Shifnal through the ages and welcomes over 500 people every year since the facility became home to the exhibition in 2009.
Opening Times
Friday: 2pm – 4pm
Saturdays: 10am – 12pm
Admission to the History Exhibition is free.
The Old Fire Station, Shifnal, TF11 8AQ
The Shifnal Local History Group members are all volunteers and welcome anyone with an interest in Shifnal’s history to join them.
Contact
Email: shifnalhistory@outlook.com
Telephone: Marilyn Higson – 01952 461934
Royal British Legion Shifnal Branch
For over 100 years The Royal British Legion has been the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.
The Shifnal branch of the Royal British Legion meets at the War Memorial Club, on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings commence at 20:00. New members are welcome to come along.
The Royal British Legion supports ex-services people, membership is open to all. We are always looking for new members whether serving, ex-service or non-service.
Anyone wishing to get in contact please email: shifnal.secretary@rbl.community
National Flood Forum
Tel: 01743 741725
Address: Snuff Mill Warehouse, Park Lane, Bewdley. DY12 2EL
Contacts
Community and Recovery Support Specialist: Heather Shepherd.
Community Resilience Officer: Hannah Tankard.
Shropshire Neighbourhood Watch - Bridgnorth Section
If you have information to report, please contact your Local Policing Team on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Shropshire Wildlife Trust looks after 38 reserves in Shropshire.
They have a unique role in looking after a range of habitats and species and would like to encourage more people to go and enjoy local nature.
Contact: Ruth Hudson, Membership Coordinator, Shropshire Wildlife Trust.
Tel: 01743 284293
St Andrew's Church
Coffee and a Listening ear every Tuesday from 10am – 12 noon, in the Brooke Room
The Willows Home-search Group
The Willows Home-search Group can help with Housing Applications to Home Point, Choose Your Home, Homelessness, etc
Drop-in sessions every Friday, 10am till 12pm.
Tel: Andrea or Lorraine (01952) 463195.
Address: Bromford Support, Flat 1, The Willows, High Street, Shifnal.
Shifnal Matters
https://www.shifnalmatters.co.uk/home
Email: shifnal.matters@gmail.com
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/ShifnalPM/
Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden
Address: Innage Road, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9AW
Tel: 07943 979763
Email: michaelhughes39@btinternet.com