Looking for love? Shropshire speed dating group offers new year events in time for Valentine's Day

The Speed Dating Shropshire group says it will be launching its debut events in time for Valentine’s Day.

Pixie Greatorex, a local business owner behind the events, says the first speed dating evening is set to take place on January 23 at The Park House Hotel in Shifnal.

She said: "The world needs more love, and people are increasingly frustrated with trying to find it online. It has been a long time coming, but now is the right time to bring the possibility of love to the county."

Supported by her best friend Ellie-May, she said the events were the "culmination of years of conversations identifying a gap in the market in the local area for in-person dating without the need to travel to a city".

She said the first venue had been chosen as a newly renovated country hotel, which is conveniently located near a train station with plenty of parking.

She said: "The market research tells us the single people of Shropshire want more opportunities to connect with people in real life.

"We recognise that in-person dating could be nerve-wracking with so many conversations never getting past the talking stage online. This is why we added an option on the website to book a call for a chat."

The first event is aimed at 35- to 45-year-olds, with plans to roll out evenings for all ages, along with same-sex dating.

People can join the email list via the website to be notified of up-and-coming events.

Tickets cost £20 with a minimum of 10 dates and can be purchased at https://speeddatingshropshire.co.uk/.